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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 20, 2015) – GRAMMY® Award winner Hank Williams Jr.
is prepping for the fall leg of his 2015 tour while putting the final
touches on his forthcoming Nash Icon Records album (more details coming
soon). Cities among the concert lineup stretch from upstate New York to
southern Mississippi and nearly everywhere in between. For a full list
of tour dates, see below.
Known for his prolific songwriting, show-stopping live performances and one-of-a-kind musical and personal style, Williams always takes the stage with a combination of classic hits and new tunes that showcase his legendary musical prowess. “2015 has been a great year for Bocephus,” Williams said. “I signed a new record contract and am making one of the best albums in many years. I am testing a few songs on the crowds at the shows, and the fans are reacting to them, which is a good sign in this business. With these upcoming shows, the fans can expect to hear lots of the hits, a few new things and more importantly, should be prepared to boogie woogie.” With universally recognized hits such as "Family Tradition", "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" and "A Country Boy Can Survive”, Williams’ ever expanding musical library is sure to draw a crowd of all his rowdy friends. 2015 Hank Williams Jr. Tour Schedule (check website for updates and additional dates) August 21, 2015 – Springfield, Ill. – Illinois State Fairgrounds August 22, 2015 – Rogers, Ark.– Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion August 30, 2015 – Syracuse, N.Y. – New York State Fair Grandstand September 4, 2015 – Biloxi, Miss. – IP Casino Resort & Spa September 5, 2015 – Grand Prairie, Texas – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie September 6, 2015 – Lake Charles, La. – Golden Nugget October 2, 2015 – Gretna, La. – Gretna Heritage Festival October 3, 2015 – Southaven, Miss. – Snowden Grove Amphitheater For more information, please visit www.hankjr.com.
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NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (November 26, 2013) – Five-time Entertainer of the Year Hank
Williams Jr. and Country Music Hall of Fame member Merle Haggard spent
some time in the studio recording the 1980 hit song “I Think I'll Just
Sit Here and Drink,” for Hank Williams Jr.’s latest studio album Old School New Rules. You can watch the video here: http://youtu.be/hpD8aehKRtI
“Merle is one-of-a-kind,” says Hank Williams Jr. “His music resonates with fans just like mine does. Making this song was simple, it maybe took two takes. Then we spent the rest of the time laughing and telling old road stories. Merle and I are for the everyday working man and that’s something we have in common.” On December 31, 2013, Williams will perform at the fifth annual “Bash on Broadway” in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to the show he will receive the 2013 Operation Troop Aid “Patriot Award” for his support of those serving in the military, their families, and his continued Patriotic stance. About Hank Williams Jr. Though he began his career in the shadow of his legendary father, Hank Williams Jr. emerged as a formidable Country singer-songwriter in his own right with 1960s hits such as “It’s All Over But The Crying” and “Cajun Baby.” But things changed with the 1979 release of “Family Tradition,” where he broke the Nashville mainstream by adopting a rebel image and writing/recording in a style incorporating his Blues and Southern Rock influences. The results were staggering as 42 Top-10 hits followed, two CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, three ACM Entertainer of the Year honors, multiple Grammy nominations and a Grammy award for “There’s a Tear in My Beer”, a duet with his father using electronic merging technology. As groundbreaking as Hank Williams Jr. became, it wasn't just his performance that people took note about, but rather his songwriting that became so notable. The driven musician penned hits songs year after year scoring 20 BMI Awards. One of the arguably most-heard Country song of modern times, the four-time Emmy award-winning “Are You Ready For Some Football?,” which was heard nationally as the theme song of ABC and ESPN’s Monday Night Football telecasts, was aired for 21 years. As the accolades kept coming, Williams sold over 55 million albums, achieving gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status along with 13 of those albums hitting the no. 1 spot on the Billboard chart. In 2008, Williams was honored with the BMI Icon award at the 56th annual BMI Country Awards, joining an elite group of past honorees including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton.
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Nashville,
Tenn. – Operation Troop Aid (OTA), a nonprofit
organization which supports deployed U.S. troops, set to honor Grammy,
CMA, ACM, and Emmy award-winning entertainer Hank Williams Jr.
with the 2013 Operation Troop Aid “Patriot Award.” The presentation
will take place on December 31st, when Williams headlines the New Year’
Eve ‘Bash on Broadway’ in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Presented annually by OTA to celebrities that champion the men and women serving in the American Armed Forces, the southern rock and country legend was awarded the Eagle Trophy for his countless endeavors to support troops overseas and at local hospitals and for supporting numerous military charities. Well known for his role as an American Patriot, Williams, has performed at various military bases and continues to meet military personnel at every concert appearance. "I am extremely honored to award Hank Williams Jr the 2013 Patriot Award. His art, legacy of family and Spirit of Patriotism is exactly why this award exists. He never forgot his roots and why we have the Freedom we do in America," says OTA founder and executive director Mark Woods. Williams will join past Patriot Award recipients Toby Keith, Darryl Worley, Aaron Tippin, Gary Sinise, Charlie Daniels, Mark Wills, and KISS. About Hank Williams Jr. Though he began his career in the shadow of his legendary father, Hank Williams Jr. emerged as a formidable Country singer-songwriter in his own right with 1960s hits such as “It’s All Over But The Crying” and “Cajun Baby.” But things changed with the 1979 release of “Family Tradition,” where he broke the Nashville mainstream by adopting a rebel image and writing/recording in a style incorporating his Blues and Southern Rock influences. The results were staggering as 42 Top-10 hits followed, two CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, three ACM Entertainer of the Year honors, multiple Grammy nominations and a Grammy award for “There’s a Tear in My Beer”, a duet with his father using electronic merging technology. As groundbreaking as Hank Williams Jr. became, it wasn’t just his performance that people took note about, but rather his songwriting that became so notable. The driven musician penned hits songs year after year scoring 20 BMI Awards. One of the arguably most-heard Country song of modern times, the four-time Emmy award-winning “Are You Ready For Some Football?,” which was heard nationally as the theme song of ABC and ESPN’s Monday Night Football telecasts, was aired for 21 years. As the accolades kept coming, Williams sold over 55 million albums, achieving gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status along with 13 of those albums hitting the no. 1 spot on the Billboard chart. In 2008, Williams was honored with the BMI Icon award at the 56th annual BMI Country Awards, joining an elite group of past honorees including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton. About Operation Troop Aid: Founded in 2005 by 21-year military veteran, Mark Woods, Operation Troop Aid provides care packages for deployed U.S. Service Members with revenue generated through professional concert promotions and public financial generosity. OTA is a nonprofit corporation striving to make a positive difference and inspire the Armed Forces by letting them know Americans stand with them. OTA is a certified Combined Federal Campaign Charity - CFC #26493. As an entertainment based charity, each year OTA selects and presents The OPERATION TROOP AID Patriot Award to an entertainer / artist that best exemplifies the spirit of Patriotic service to our Troops and Americanism in their art. It does not necessarily reflect events in that year, as it may be a historical grouping of their achievements to promote our Troops and American Patriotism. It is an award that embodies a sense of service, supporting our American Troops and an overall outlook of honoring our Constitution and promoting the Freedom that our Troops provide. For more information on OTA, visit www.OperationTroopAid.org. |
) — 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. # # # |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Hank Williams, Jr. has the top selling independent album in the country with his new CD, Old School, New Rules. The new CD debuts at #4 on Billboard’s
Country Albums chart and #12 on Billboard’s Top U.S. Albums chart.
This gives the country music legend the highest peak position of his
career on the overall chart, surpassing his previous high of #16
achieved by 1964’s “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and the 2006 compilation,
“That’s How They Do It In Dixie: The Essential Collection.”NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – July 1, 2012 – As a celebration of Independence Day, Bocephus
Records/Blaster Entertainment along with Hank Williams, Jr. is giving
away free copies of Williams’ new single, “That Ain’t Good,” through the
“Free Music for a Free America” program.
