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Hank Williams Jr. Releases Summer Concert Dates

Shay Hill — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:49 +0000

Hank Williams, Jr. released a new album, 'Old School, New Rules' in July of last year. Now that the album is out he is kicking off a new tour to support that album. He just released a string of summer concert dates beginning next month.

Hank Williams, Jr. Says America Has 'Committed Economic Suicide' in Re-Electing President Obama

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:00:55 +0000

It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.

'CMA Music Festival' Special Draws to a Close With Brad Paisley, Hank Williams, Jr. Duet

Megan Pacella — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:26:52 +0000

With dozens of awards and accolades under his belt, Brad Paisley was the perfect person to lead the charge in closing out the the pre-taped 'CMA Music Festival' special on Monday. When Paisley took the stage back in June, he started out by singing the first few words of 'This Is Country Music' and playing along with his acoustic guitar -- and then something magical happened.

Hank Williams, Jr. Turns Iowa State Fair Stage Into Political Platform, Makes Jabs at President Obama

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:30:03 +0000

Despite President Obama’s constant referral to his Christian heritage, it seems as though Hank Williams, Jr. still questions the President’s personal religious beliefs. That mistrust was first spotlighted in the song ‘Keep the Change,’ a track from the singer’s latest album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ and during an otherwise entertaining set at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17, the ‘All My Rowdy Friends’ singer once again used his entertainer status to voice his distaste for the leader of the United States.

Hank Williams Jr. is Bringing His Rowdy Friends to the Texas Music Festival

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:08:36 +0000

Hank Williams Jr. is bringing all the rowdy friends he can gather up, to the 'North Forty' field on September 2nd, for the 'Texas Music Festival'. Joining Bocephus on stage are Merle Haggard, Pat Green, David Allan Coe, Shooter Jennings, Whiskey Myers, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Cody Johnson, Turnpike Troubadours and others. Katherine Kolstad with Billy Bob's said that the event has got to go outside.

Hank Williams Jr. to Hit the Road on Taking Back the Country Tour

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:13:43 +0000

When Hank Williams Jr. tours, he never seems to have trouble finding fellow country artists — or artists of any genre for that matter — to help him out in the opening act slots. It was no different when it came time to look for his musical pals to lend their time to his forthcoming Taking Back the Country tour, set to kick off next month.

Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams Jr. + More

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:37 +0000

Fans are eagerly anticipating new music from Carrie Underwood, and the singer gave a taste — but just a taste — of what she’s been working on in a new video that leads today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Hank Williams Jr. also made news with information on his new album, as did Jason Aldean.

Hank Williams Jr. to Release 'Best Of' Album in March

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Hank Williams Jr. fans new and old will garner great appreciation for a new 22-track greatest hits album that will hit stores next month. The retrospective collection, titled ‘Best of Hank Williams Jr. (All My Rowdy Friends),’ will be released by Nashville’s Curb Records and will feature the biggest and most memorable hits of Hank [...]

Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. + More Included on 'This Is NRA Country Vol. 1′

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:30:58 +0000

Josh Thompson, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and Trace Adkins are just a few of the big-name artists who have lent their songs to the new release from the NRA, ‘This Is NRA Country Vol. 1.’ The 12-track CD features several gun-friendly tunes, including Thompson’s ‘Way Out Here,’ Atkins’ ‘Cleaning This Gun,’ Moore’s ‘This Is NRA Country’ and Adkins’ ‘More of Us.’

Hank Williams Jr. Tells 'Fox & Friends' and ESPN, 'I'll Keep My …"

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:26:38 +0000

The Obama-Hitler comparison made on ‘Fox & Friends’ by Hank Williams Jr. a while back forced ESPN to sack the singer’s opening theme song from Monday Night Football.

Now, according to sources who spoke with the Associated Press, the 62-year-old has fired back at both ESPN and ‘Fox & Friends’ in a new song titled ‘I’ll Keep My …,’ which he recorded in a Nashville studio on Friday.

'Monday Night Football' Drops Hank Williams Jr. Theme for Good

Shauna Wright — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:35:22 +0000

On Monday, after Hank Williams Jr. appeared on Fox News and compared President Obama and House Speaker John A. Boehner’s recent golf outing to “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,” ESPN pulled Williams’ classic opening theme from that night’s airing of ‘Monday Night Football.’

‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night,’ which includes the catchphrase, “Are you ready for some football?,” had opened the show for nearly 20 years. At the time, the network declined to say whether the benching would be permanent or not, but now it seems it is.

Hank Williams Jr. and ESPN Part Ways for Good

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:00:21 +0000

While both sides claim they ousted the other, the end result is the same. Hank Williams Jr. will no longer be featured in the iconic opening to ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ following the comments he made Monday morning on ‘Fox and Friends.’ “We have decided to part ways with Hank Williams, Jr,” the sports network [...]

Hank Williams Jr. Issues Statement Clarifying Controversial Hitler Comment

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:18:28 +0000

It may not do anything to save his long-running gig as the musical kickoff for ‘Monday Night Football,’ but Hank Williams, Jr. has issued a personal statement in response to the brouhaha that erupted after his recent appearance on ‘Fox and Friends.’

Williams, who compared a golf match between President Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner to “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,” attempted to clarify his remarks through a post on his website.

Jamey Johnson Is One Busy Boy [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:49:59 +0000

Jamey Johnson is incredibly busy now days. Not only is he writing music on a daily basis, finishing an album, doing his own tour, helping in his home state of Alabama to raise funds for tornado victims and now, Johnson has agreed to join the Willie ranks for the 2011 "Throw-down Tour" with Willie Nelson and friends. But that's not all.

Some Of Hanks Friends Are Coming Over Tonight

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:38:32 +0000

CMT and One Country are hosting a live concert special, featuring Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw and many others. The Show will raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms and tornadoes. The 90-minute show will air live from Nashville on Thursday, May [...]