The singer says he was “fully cooperative” with authorities before his arrest Friday.

Hardy’s name was also mentioned among conversations.

An arrest warrant was then approved on April 27.

Singer/songwriter Laine Hardy performs at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on July 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Laine Hardy.Jason Kempin/Getty Images

He said he has been “fully cooperative” with authorities.

I have the utmost respect for the law and will assist in their investigation as needed moving forward."

Hardy was previously set to appear onAmerican Idolfor this coming Monday’s 20th-anniversary reunion celebration.

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‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and charged with planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s dorm room.East Baton Rouge Parish Prison

The episode was pre-recorded earlier this month.