) — Grammy Award winner Hank Williams Jr. is gearing to launch a 2013 summer tour in celebration of his latest album, Old School, New Rules.
Cities among the concert lineup include Detroit, Orlando, Atlantic
City, Biloxi and many more. Known for his powerfully charged
performances and trademark style, Hank will take the stage with a string
of hits along with new tunes that showcase his distinctive vocals and
extraordinary musicianship.
“I always have fun playing shows. I love to get out in front of my loyal fans and making my mark on this great country,” says Hank Williams Jr. Hits for the country superstar include "Family Tradition", "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound", "Old Habits", "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," "A Country Boy Can Survive" and "Red, White & Pink-Slip Blues" and more. As a multi-instrumentalist, Williams' masterful playing skills include guitar, upright bass, fiddle, steel guitar, banjo, piano, harmonica, drums. Known as driving force in the music industry, Williams continues to be empowered by loyalty to his homeland and remains committed to songs that are patriotic and sung from the heart. 2013 Hank Williams Jr. Tour Schedule (check website for updates and additional dates) 06/08 Morton, MN- Jackpot Junction Casino 06/21 Alpharetta, GA- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 06/28 Detroit, MI- The Fox Theatre 06/29 Kettering, OH- Fraze Pavilion 07/12 Pensacola, FL- Pensacola Civic Center 07/13 Orlando, FL- UCF Arena 07/19 Atlantic City, NJ- Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre 07/20 Fredericksburg, VA- Job.com Pavilion 07/26 Southhaven, MS- Snowden Gove Park 07/27 Guthrie Center, IA- Guthrie’s River Ruckus 08/17 Tower, MN- Fortune Bay Resort Casino 08/24 Beaumont, TX- Lamar University 08/31 Portsmouth, VA- Ntelos Wireless Pavilion 09/01 Cherokee, NC- Harrah’s Cherokee 09/06 Concho, OK- Lucky Star Casino 09/07 Newkirk, OK- First Council Casino 09/13 Bossier City, LA- Horseshoe Casino & Hotel 09/14 Biloxi, MS- IP Casino Resort and Spa For more information, please visit www.hankjr.com ABOUT HANK WILLIAMS JR: Williams has no doubt had a long and successful career and continues to make sparks in the industry. In October 1982, Williams had nine albums on the Billboard music charts at the same time, a feat unequaled by any other living artist. Hank has received 16 songwriting honors from Broadcast Music, Inc., had 10 #1 singles, 13 #1 albums, 20 gold and five platinum albums and a double platinum (Greatest Hits, Vol. I). In 1987, Hank won the first of five straight Entertainer of the Year awards voted to him by his peers, and won his first ever Grammy. As a touring artist, Hank was a pioneer in bringing arena rock production values to country music, and he remains one of the most consistent ticket sellers in music, period, as generation after generation gets turned on to one of the most dynamic live performers ever to take the stage. # # # |
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Monday, June 3, 2013
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