ANK WILLIAMS JR. KICKING OFF SUMMER
WITH "OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES" TOUR

   

) — 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. # # #

HANK WILLIAMS, JR’S NEW ALBUM OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES
NOW IN STORES

NATIONAL MEDIA PUSH WITH
CBS THIS MORNING’S SECOND CUP CAFE
&  FOX News Channel’s HUCKABEE

Hank Jr featured in Walmart Soundcheck Series
(http://soundcheck.walmart.com/hank-williams-jr)

NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Hank Williams, Jr. is set to receive a wave of national media attention surrounding the release of his new studio album, Old School, New Rules on July 10 (Blaster Entertainment/Bocephus Records).

CMT debuts Hank’s “Live from Nashville” on Monday, July 9, GAC speaks to Hank for “On the Streets” airing July 17, and Walmart’s “Soundcheck” Series begins broadcasting a stellar performance from Hank and his band in stores across the nation beginning this week.  He’ll also be featured on FOX 411’s “Country Roundup.”

Look for coverage of Old School, New Rules, in Parade Magazine on July 8, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Washington Post, AP, Country Weekly on July 16 (July 9 street date), and the October issue of Cowboys & Indians (on newsstands August 28).

Blaster Entertainment/Bocephus Records along with Hank Williams, Jr. continues the “Free Music for a Free America” campaign through Friday, July 13, giving away free copies of Williams’ new single, “That Ain’t Good.”

About Old School, New Rules:
The 12-song package, available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com, includes a duet with Brad Paisley on “I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams” as well as a new duet with the legendary Merle Haggard on his classic “I Think I’ll Just Sit Here and Drink.” Williams’ first single in several years, “That Ain’t Good”, has been shipped to radio with a companion video that recently debuted at #1 on CMT.com.

Track Listing:
1. Takin’ Back The Country
2. I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams (with Brad Paisley)
3. Three Day Trip
4. Old School
5. We Don’t Apologize for America
6. You Win Again
7. Cow Turd Blues
8. Who’s Takin’ Care of Number One
9. That Ain’t Good
10. Keep The Change
11. Stock Market Blues
12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (with Merle Haggard)

About Hank Williams, Jr.:
With more than 70 albums to his credit, sales of 55 million records, countless awards including 5-time Entertainer of the Year awards (ACM & CMA), BMI Icon Award, a Grammy, and most recently in 2009 the Academy of Country Music “Pioneer Award,” Williams is a living legend. His discography chronicles a bold profile of growth from adored offspring of a legendary father, to titan of the modern country rock movement in his own right. For two decades, America came to its collective feet each fall Monday night when this larger than life superman of a musician looked into the camera and unleashed the national anthem for viewers of Monday Night Football – ‘Are You Ready for Some Football?’ Those simple words have won Williams an entirely new generation of fans and given him the distinction of being the first country performer to ever win an Emmy.