#TOURINGNEWS - HANK WILLIAMS JR. SETS INITIAL 2017 TOUR DATES

Additional Dates to be Announced

Hank Williams Jr. wants all his rowdy friends to join him in 2017 as the country music icon reveals his first round of U.S. tour dates. Kickin’ the party off at Peppermill Concert Hall in Nevada on February 3, the tour consists of medium and large scale venues including an appearance at the Washington State Fair.

Hank Jr. continues to promote his most recent album It’s About Time, which achieved the highest studio album debut of his career. The album skyrocketed to No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and broke the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200, landing at No. 8.

Hank Jr.'s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six PLATINUM albums, 20 GOLD albums, 13 No. 1 albums and 10 No. 1 singles. Hank Jr. has been named ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In October 1982, Williams had nine albums on the Billboard music charts at the same time, a feat unequaled by any other living artist. 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 Jr. 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. ON TOUR

Feb. 03 – Peppermill Concert Hall - West Wendover, Nev.
April 29 – Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta, Ga.
May 27 – Daytona International Speedway - Daytona Beach, Fla.
May 28 – Mercedes-Benz Superdome – New Orleans, La.
June 09 – Choctaw Grand Theater - Durant, Okla.
June 10 – Silver Star Hotel and Casino-Convention Center – Choctaw, Miss
July 01 – Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel - Salamanca, N.Y.
July 02 – French Lick Resort Casino - French Lick, Ind.
Sept. 15 – Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Pepsi Outdoor Amphitheater - Airway Heights, Wash.
Sept. 16 – Washington State Fair - Puyallup, Wash.

HANK WILLIAMS JR 4-CD BOX SET AVAILABLE AT WALMART

Since he made his Billboard chart debut in 1964, Hank Williams, Jr. has amassed one of the most prolific catalogs in the history of the music business. On October 21st, Curb Records will celebrate that legacy with the release of Hank Williams, Jr: A Country Boy Can Survive, a four-disc box set that stands as one of the most comprehensive Williams sets ever released.

The four disc box set is available now at Walmart: http://flyt.it/HankJr

Focusing on his superstar era that kicked off with 1979’s “Family Tradition,” twenty-nine of his thirty Billboard Top-40 Country hits from 1979-1990 are featured on the collection, which also includes nine of his ten number one hits (including his first 1970’s “All For The Love Of Sunshine,” with The Mike Curb Congregation.) The set also contains fan-favorite album cuts, such as ‘”Outlaw Women,” “Dinosaur,” “The Blues Man” and concert favorite “My Name Is Bocephus,” which originally appeared on his million-selling 1986 set Montana Café. The fourth disc of A Country Boy Can Survive focuses on Williams’ legendary live show, including performances of such classics as “I’m For Love” and “If Heaven Ain’t A Lot Like Dixie,” as well as the iconic title cut – which will celebrate its’ thirty-fifth anniversary in 2017.

Williams’ run with Curb remains one of the most successful recording affiliations in Country Music history. Beginning with 1977’s One Night Stands, the singer charted thirty-seven albums with the label, selling well over seventy million albums worldwide, with fifteen of his albums being certified Gold and eight Platinum. In 1982, the singer earned the distinction of becoming the only artist to simultaneously have nine albums on the Billboard Country Albums chart at one time. He was also one of the most-awarded artists of his time, winning a trio of Entertainer of the Year trophies from the ACM, as well as back-to-back honors from the CMA in 1987 and 1988. His collaboration with his late father, “There’s A Tear In My Beer,” (included on the set) won a Grammy, as well as several other honors in 1989 and 1990.

The release comes as “Bocephus” continues to experience a career resurgence. His latest Nash Icon album, It’s About Time, opened up on the Billboard Country Albums chart at No. 2 – his highest peak on that chart 1990’s Lone Wolf. The album features “Are You Ready For The Country,” a cover of the Neil Young classic with Eric Church that brought Williams his highest singles chart position since 2009. He has also played to sold-out show after another this year – both by himself, as well as with critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton.

DISC 1 - HITS

Family Tradition
Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound
Women I've Never Had
Outlaw Women
Kaw-Liga
Old Habits
Dinosaur
The Blues Man
Texas Women
Dixie On My Mind
All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)
A Country Boy Can Survive
Honky Tonkin'
The American Dream

DISC 2 - HITS

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie
Gonna Go Huntin' Tonight
Leave Them Boys Alone
Queen Of The Heart
The Conversation (w/ Waylon Jennings)
Man Of Steel
Attitude Adjustment
All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight
Major Moves
I'm For Love
This Ain't Dallas
Ain't Misbehavin'
Country State Of Mind
Mind Your Own Business

DISC 3 - HITS

Born To Boogie
Heaven Can't Be Found
Young Country
If The South Woulda Won
My Name Is Bocephus
Early In The Morning And Late At Night
There's A Tear In My Bear (w/ Hank Williams)
All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over For Monday Night Football
Finders Are Keepers
Ain't Nobody's Business
Good Friends, Good Whiskey, Good Lovin'
Hog Wild
America Will Survive
A Country Boy Can Survive (Remix)
Red, White & Pink Slip Blues
All For The Love Of Sunshine (w/ Mike Curb Congregation)

DISC 4 - LIVE

Intro / Hank Williams, Junior / Junior (Live)
My Name Is Bocephus (Live)
Workin' For MCA (Live)
I Really Like Girls (Live)
If You Don't Like Hank Williams (Live)
Sweet Home Alabama (Live)
Spoken Intro / La Grange (Live)
Trouble In Mind / Short Haired Women (Live)
The Conversation (Live)
Man Of Steel (Live)
I'm For Love (Live)
If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie (Live)
All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) (Live)
House Of The Rising Sun (Live)
The Ride (Live)
A Country Boy Can Survive (Live)
Family Tradition / Hey, Good Lookin' (Live)

'IT'S ABOUT TIME' HANK WILLIAMS JR. PERFORMS AT NISSAN STADIUM DURING #CMAFEST2016

Hank Jr.'s Nash Icon Records Release, IT’S ABOUT TIME,

Remains in Billboard's Top 20 Country Albums

Personal note: 

Sure hope "It's About Time" for Hank, Jr to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

-  Jenn

Hank Williams Jr. will entertain all of his rowdy friends during CMA Music Festival when he plays The Stadium Friday, June 10. The dynamic entertainer will join Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and Sam Hunt as part of the Friday night lineup. He’ll also jam with an all-star lineup for the Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson tribute show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena March 16.

Hank Jr. is on a hot streak of success with his 37th studio album It’s About Time (Nash Icon Records), which remains in the Top 20 after achieving the highest peak position of his career with a No. 2 position on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart when it was released Jan. 15.

The country icon’s 2016 shows have all been SOLD OUT and continues to add additional dates (see tour schedule below). Hank Jr. will also co-headline a special limited run tour with Chris Stapleton this summer when the two music renegades visit 8 cities with dates lined up in Houston, Austin, West Palm Beach, Detroit (Clarkston), Cleveland, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

After six decades of top charting singles, Hank Jr. remains in-demand on the road and on air after recently appearing on “Audience All Access” on AT&T's Audience Network, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “CBS This Morning” and an inspiring performance with Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.” Hank Jr. was also NRA Country’s featured artist for January.

Fans can keep up with Hank Jr. by visiting hankjr.com.
HANK WILLIAMS JR. ON TOUR:

*denotes stops with Chris Stapleton

June 17 – The Corn Crib – Normal, Ill.
June 18 – Black Diamond Harley Davidson – Marion, Ill.
June 24 – Big Barrel Country Music Festival – Dover, Del.
July 02 – Talladega Superspeedway – Lincoln, Neb.
July 16 – Harrah’s Hotel & Casino – Council Bluffs, Iowa
July 17 – Madison Co. Fairgrounds – Madison, Neb.
Aug 05 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, Fla.*
Aug 06 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, Fla.*
Aug 12 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, Texas*
Aug 13 – Austin360 Amphitheater – Austin, Texas*
Aug 16 – Rockingham Co. Fair – Harrisonburg, Va.
Aug 19 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio*
Aug 20 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Clarkston, Mich.*
Aug 26 – Klipsch Music Center – Noblesville, Ind.*
Aug 27 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, Ohio*
Sep 03 – Legend Valley – Thornville, Ohio
Sep 24 – Laughlin Events Center – Laughlin, Nev.
Sep 25 – Ava Amphitheater – Tucson, Ariz.

HANK WILLIAMS JR. GUESTS ON "WHISKEY AND CIGARETTES" RADIO SHOW THIS SUNDAY

Award-winning internationally syndicated country radio show, "Whiskey And Cigarettes" will air their exclusive interview with country legend and superstar, Hank Williams, Jr. The interview will debut during the live broadcast on February 21, 2016

Whiskey and Cigarettes Country Radio Show is happy to announce the airing of their exclusive interview with country music superstar and legend, Hank Williams, Jr. Mr. Williams joined award-winning host, DJ Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni to talk about his illustrious career, including his latest album release, It’s About Time.

The interview with Hank Williams, Jr. will air this coming Sunday, February 21st, 2016 between 11am ET-3pm ET. The live show airs on Military Brotherhood Radio at http://www.militarybrotherhoodradio.com. Whiskey And Cigarettes is also re-broadcast on 50 syndicating stations, worldwide, multiple times throughout the week. The interview will also appear on the February edition of the “Whiskey and Conversations” talk show, broadcasting in March on iheartradio and other outlets.

Between 1979 and 1992, Hank Williams, Jr. released 21 albums, 18 studio & 3 compilation, that were all, at least, certified gold by the RIAA. Between 1979 and 1990, Williams enjoyed a string of 30 Top Ten singles on the Billboard Country charts, including eight No. 1 singles, for a total of 44 Top Ten singles, including a total of 10 No. 1 singles, during his career. In 1982, he had nine albums simultaneously on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, none of which was greatest hits or live. In 1987 and 1988, Williams was named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. In 1987, 1988, and 1989, he won the same award from the Academy of Country Music.

For more information, visit www.hankjr.com.

HANK WILLIAMS JR. CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY WITH ENTRY ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART

Joins an Elite Club of Superstars Who Have Charted Over Six Decades

Hank Williams Jr.: Are You Ready For The Country

Cover Art Courtesy of Nash Icon Records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 17, 2015) – Hank Williams Jr. continues to make history this week as his first single from Nash Icon Records, “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church, enters the Billboard Country Airplay Chart at #58. With 106 charted singles under his belt, Hank Jr. joins George Jones, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Eddy Arnold and Merle Haggard on a small list of elite artists who have also charted over six decades. View the lyric video now on Vevo.

“It’s surreal to stand back and take in the fact that Hank Williams, Jr. is on our artist roster,” said Scott Borchetta, President/CEO Big Machine Label Group. “His music means so much to so many and he truly defined numerous moments in Country music over the last six decades. It is our true honor to be part of the next chapter as he continues to blaze his own unique musical trails. Message to ALL Hank Jr. fans - you are going to love this music - this is the good stuff.”

Marking 51 years since his first album in 1964, the Country legend is set to release IT’S ABOUT TIME (Nash Icon Records), on January 15, 2016. Hank Jr.’s 37th album is currently available for pre-order across digital retailers. In addition to the history-making “Are You Ready for the Country,” the project includes new tunes such as “Dress Like an Icon,” “Just Call Me Hank,” “It’s About Time,” and “The Party’s On” as well as re-recorded versions of classics “Mental Revenge” and “Born to Boogie” with Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore and featuring Brad Paisley on guitar.

IT’S ABOUT TIME TRACK LISTING:

1. “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church (Neil Young)
2. “Club U.S.A.” (Tony Stampley, Bonnie Swayze)
3. “God Fearin’ Man” (Chris Janson, Brandon Kinney, Kendell Marvell)
4. “Those Days Are Gone” (Chris Janson, Brice Long, Terry McBride)
5. “Dress Like An Icon” (Hank Williams Jr.)
6. “God and Guns” (Mark Stephen Jones, Travis Meadows, Bud Tower)
7. “Just Call Me Hank” (Hank Williams Jr.)
8. “Mental Revenge” (Mel Tillis)
9. “It’s About Time” (Hank Williams Jr.)
10. “The Party’s On” (Hank Williams Jr., Joe Kent, Tony Stampley)
11. “Wrapped Up, Tangled Up in Jesus (God’s Got It)” (Reverend Charlie Jackson)
12. “Born to Boogie” featuring Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore and Brad Paisley (Hank Williams Jr.)

Earlier this month, Hank Jr. opened the 49th Annual CMA Awards with a blazing performance of “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church. Entertainment Weekly raved of the performance, “…a burn-the-barn-down rager that left no question where we were: Country Music’s Biggest Night." Lucky fans currently have the opportunity to win the guitar Hank Jr. played during this performance – and signed by Hank Jr. and Eric - by entering at HankandEric.com through December 1.

His extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six PLATINUM albums, 20 GOLD albums and 13 chart-topping albums. Hank Jr. has been named ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

ONLINE SERIES "THE PICKUP" ON THE ROAD WITH THOMPSON SQUARE, WRAPS UP CMA AWARDS WEEK AND PREVIEWS CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR

"The Pickup" Syndicated Online Series Profiles Country Music Artists, Events and Award Shows
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 17, 2015) -- Syndicated online series, "The Pickup," continues providing content and coverage of country music headlines, happenings and untold stories with the latest episode featuring Hank Williams Jr.'s CMA Awards opening number, a preview of this year's CMT Artists of the Year, a candid interview with Thompson Square and a special report about the a passing of a beloved folk singer/songwriter beloved by children.

The latest edition of "The Pickup" also includes Tanya Tucker's upcoming appearance at this year's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Christmas Tree Lighting on November 27 and a light-hearted chat with Thompson Square's Keifer and Shawna Thompson. The ACM and CMA Award-winning duo welcomed "The Pickup" host Adam Wurtzel into their tour bus to chat about what keeps them up at night.

In addition, Wurtzel interviews two artists who helped kindle his lifelong love for country music by traveling to Toronto to celebrate the legacy of Sharon, Lois & Bram, whose music entertained a generation of young viewers via "The Elephant Show" on Nickelodeon and "Skinnamarink TV" on TLC.

"Like millions of others, I grew up watching them on Nickelodeon and listening to their albums over and over again," Wurtzel says.  "Talking to Sharon and Bram about their true folk and country roots and reminiscing about their singing partner Lois, who passed away earlier this year, was a true bucket-list moment for me."

Their album sales have topped three million worldwide, and their performances have included appearances in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the White House.

In less than a year, "The Pickup" has expanded its online presence dramatically among country music fans by taking viewers behind the scenes at television tapings, concerts, festivals and special events, reporting breaking news and creating fun features involving the stars of country music.  New episodes can be viewed on the 1st and 15th of every month on major broadcasters' websites, various online media sites and Sky TV's CM&T program.

Previous episodes of "The Pickup" have covered opening day at the George Jones Museum, memorable moments from the Country Music Hall of Fame's most recent induction ceremony, CMA Music Festival 2015, a visit behind the scenes at "Larry's Country Diner," an all-star Halloween costume contest, a country legends concert at famed Nashville venue The Wildhorse, a pro water-slide adventure with Bucky Covington at Nashville Shores and much more.

Get social with "The Pickup" on Twitter at @ThePickup

Connect with Adam Wurtzel here: AdamWurtzel.com, Facebook.com/AdamWurtzel, and on Twitter at @AdamWurtzel

BIG NEWS! HANK WILLIAMS JR. JOINS NASH ICON RECORDS

Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff

(L-R: BMLG’s John Zarling, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan, Nash Icon Records’ Jim Weatherson, Hank Williams, Jr., BMLG’s Jackie Campbell) 

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) – Country legend HANK WILLIAMS, JR. has officially signed to NASH ICON RECORDS, a joint venture label between the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) and Cumulus. The raucous Superstar joins the distinct voices of Reba, Martina McBride and Ronnie Dunn on the label, which launched in 2014. These four artists combined have sold over 186 million albums worldwide.

"Country music singers have always been a real close family and today the Nash Icon family has added me as a new member. I have done shows with Ronnie Dunn, recorded a hit record with Reba and absolutely love Martina McBride,” said Williams, Jr. "I am writing songs better than ever and am signed with a label that is already making history … it’s an exciting time!"

Following up his 2012 OLD SCHOOL NEW RULES release, Williams, Jr. will record his 37th album on Nash Icon Records with music expected later this year. His five-decade career continues to add accolades to an extremely impressive resume, which has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, 20 gold albums, six platinum albums and 13 chart-topping albums. Williams, Jr. has been named ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Williams, Jr. isn’t slowing down with a rigorous tour schedule that has him entertaining fans on the road throughout the fall. For more information and tour dates, please visit hankjr.com.

“We are all absolutely thrilled and honored to have Hank Jr. join us at Nash Icon Records. His passion for making new music has never been stronger and creatively he is on fire!” exclaimed Nash Icon Records General Manager Jim Weatherson.
 
Already making an impact, Nash Icon Records scored its first #1 Country album this month with Reba’s LOVE SOMEBODY. The entertainment powerhouse partnership will continue to engage with new music and live events from Nashville’s most prolific artists over the last 30 years. Separately, Cumulus independently operates 26 Nash Icon radio stations and distributes Nash Icon content to stations nationwide through its wholly owned distribution service Westwood One.

HANK WILLIAMS JR. TO HEADLINE FIFTH ANNUAL NRA COUNTRY JAM

Joined by Colt Ford For Free Concert April 10 on Broadway in Nashville 

Photo courtesy Kirt Webster & Assoc.

PRESS RELEASE

Nashville, Tenn. --  (March 4, 2015) -- Grammy, ACM, CMA and Emmy winning country legend HANK WILLIAMS JR. and groundbreaking country star COLT FORD will light up lower Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, April 10 for the FIFTH ANNUAL NRA COUNTRY JAM, presented by Bushnell with Folds of Honor. The concert, free and open to the public, will rock the streets of Music City and is sure to be a great night for visitors and locals alike. Visit www.NRACountry.com for the latest event news and information.

"I have been an avid outdoorsman and proud card carrying member of the NRA for years," says Hank Williams Jr. "Performing in Nashville for my fellow NRA members is going to be fun as they are exactly my people."

The concert adds to an exciting week in downtown Nashville, as the Friday night show takes place during the 144th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. The event, which regularly draws more than 70,000 attendees, is set at the Music City Center for 2015 and includes acres of the latest products in firearms, accessories, apparel; addresses by national leaders; and a variety of family friendly events all across the city.

Prior NRA Country Jam performers have included country stars Craig Morgan, Eli Young Band, Jerrod Niemann, Joe Nichols, Kevin Fowler and Trace Adkins.

Be sure to get NRA COUNTRY CONNECTED and JOIN the FREE Fan Club at NRACountry.com. Membership includes access to online concerts, fan club parties, contests, VIP meet & greets, exclusive content from your favorite country artists and other special offers and discounts on great outdoor gear and merchandise!

HANK WILLIAMS JR. SONG "ANGELS ARE HARD TO FIND" FEATURED IN GEORGE CLOONEY & SANDRA BULLOCK MOVIE 'GRAVITY'

Will Hank Williams Jr. be headed to the stage of the Academy Awards?? Having won three Emmy Awards for his composition of the ever-popular theme song to Monday Night Football for 21 years, Williams is garnering rave reviews for his musical contribution “Angels Are Hard To Find,” to the current Warner Bros. Picture Gravity.

"There are a couple of parts in the movie where the grizzled man astronaut, played by the devastatingly charming George Clooney, is floating around listening to music in his suit. He's listening to Hank Williams Jr.'s "Angels Are Hard To Find" which ostensibly is about a woman but can be applied to basically anything else. It was just a tiny part of a gigantic movie, but it was entirely moving. It was so peaceful and terrifying. I loved it." – Shea Serrano, LA Weekly

“This song was on both my 1974 album Living Proof and the 1991 album Pure Hank.  It just proves good songs resurface at the appropriate time,” says Hank Williams Jr.  “I like both Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in their roles.  Then hearing my song in the movie, for me, already made it a winner.”

“Angels Are Hard To Find,” is included twice within the movie where Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into… More the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth...and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

http://gravitymovie.warnerbros.com/

Download "Angels Are Hard To Find" on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/angels-are-hard-to-find-from/id730789086

VIDEO: HANK WILLIAMS JR. & MERLE HAGGARD TEAM UP ON CLASSIC TUNE

 

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.



“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.

HANK JR TO HEADLINE FREE 2013 NEW YEARS EVE "BASH ON BROADWAY" IN NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tenn. (October 1, 2013) – Grammy award-winning country singer/songwriter Hank Williams Jr. will headline the fifth annual Music City New Year’s Eve ‘Bash on Broadway’ event in downtown Nashville, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) announced today. A city that knows how to throw a good party, Music City will once again offer one of the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the country with multiple days of free live music and Nashville’s own midnight “Music Note Drop®.”

“Football, football and Hank! All our rowdy friends are staying over this year,” said Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the NCVC. “This may be the best end-of-year “mash-up” we have ever had with the Titans, the SEC and Hank ringing in the New Year. Are you ready?”

“This year is going to be very special on New Year’s Eve,” says Hank Williams Jr. “December 31st will mark the 60th anniversary of daddy’s death. For years, I have not performed on New Year’s Eve in honor of my father, but this year is a monumental year in the history of Hank Williams. If daddy would have lived, he would have been 90 years old this year. I hope Music City is ready to boogie woogie, because Bocephus is going bring the party to Nashville.”

Sponsors of this year’s New Year’s Eve ‘Bash on Broadway’ include Miller Lite, Coors Light, Jack Daniel’s, Advance Financial 24/7 and McDonald’s.

Announcement of additional artists will be forthcoming. For the latest details about talent and events, visit www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve.

WHERE MUSIC MEETS THE OUTDOORS, THERE’S A CAMO-GUITAR!

Hank Williams Jr. & Andy Ross Combine Forces for Your Chance to Win!!

Nashville, TN (January 9, 2013) – If country music and the great outdoors were to meet, the crossroad would probably result in a camouflage guitar. Such was the thinking of famed hunter and entrepreneur, Andy Ross, star of the Sportsman Channel’s TV show “Maximum Archery.” The custom Krossroad guitar emblazoned in the ever-popular Realtree™ camouflage is now a reality…and thanks to Country Music superstar Hank Williams Jr., Krossroad Guitars™ and Andy Ross, fans will have the opportunity to win one autographed by Hank through a contest on Facebook!!

To enter, between now and January 31, simply LIKE all three Facebook pages at the hyperlinks provided below:

1. Andy Ross Official
2. Krossroad Guitars
3. Hank Williams Jr.

Winners will be selected at random and notified via Facebook message at the close of the contest.

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.

The entertainer has received 16 songwriting honors from Broadcast Music, Inc., had 10 number one singles, 13 number one albums, 20 gold and five platinum albums and a double-platinum album (Greatest Hits, Vol. I). In1987, Hank won the first of five straight Entertainer of the Year awards voted to him by his peers and won his first ever Grammy. Hank has also been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, is a BMI Icon award winner and one of the best-selling artists in country music history. His current album, Old School New Rules is in stores now and provided the highest charting debut of his career.

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,” Hank Williams Jr. is a living legend.

Ross, best known for producing some of the world’s best hunting bows and for his television shows “Maximum Archery” is anything but a newcomer to the world of producing quality musical equipment. In the 1960’s, his father, Bud Ross, founded Kustom Electronics and at one time, was the largest music equipment manufacturer in the world, producing Kustom Amplifiers, easily identified by a tuck-and-roll appearance.

As a result, Andy grew up surrounded by legendary artists and developed a personal love for music that parallels his love for hunting.

"It gives me great pleasure to draw on more than 50 years of music equipment manufacturing experience and introduce Krossroad Guitars” says Andy.

AND THE WINNER OF THE SIGNED HANK WILLIAMS JR CD IS ....

Congratulations Marty McCord! Your band name - "Camouflage Cornbread" is the winning entry in the Hank Williams Jr signed cd giveaway! We had a list of about 7 that really made us laugh out loud and couldn't decide so we took it to the outside, friends that aren't on here and asked what they thought. Camouflage Cornbread was the unanimous choice! Marty, send us an email at lovinlyrics@gmail.com with your mailing address and we'll get the cd out to you! Thanks everyone for entering. This one was fun, we'll have more like this coming soon - maybe for the new JT Hodges cd next week?

WANNA WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED HANK JR " ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS" CD? WHAT'S YOUR BAND NAME?

Mine would be "Blue Brownie" right now ... sounds like a funky monkey ice cream flavor. LOL. What's your band name? Leave your answer in the comment area below. Best answer receives an autographed copy of Hank Jr's cd, "All My Rowdy Friends" which has all of his greatest hits on it and was released a couple of months ago. Hank Jr's is a very hard signature to get, but I've got one for ya if your band name is the coolest! Winner will be chosen on Saturday morning in order to kick the weekend off right! Be sure to leave your Twitter name if you have one, along with your full name!

KELLY'S QUARTERBACK CORNER: HANK WILLIAMS, JR.’s “OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES” IS THE TOP SELLING INDEPENDENT ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY

DEBUTS AT #4 ON BILLBOARD's COUNTRY ALBUM CHART

HIGHEST PEAK POSITION IN CAREER HISTORY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 19, 2012) -- 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.”

“Old School, New Rules” is the first album on Hank Williams, Jr.’s new label imprint, Bocephus Records, licensed to Blaster Records with distribution by Warner Music Nashville.

“Bocephus delivered a musically brilliant album,” says Tom Porter, CEO of Blaster Entertainment, “Our team worked really hard to build awareness and the audience responded. All the pieces came together for us and we couldn’t be more pleased to celebrate this with Hank.”

“I’ve got some of the best, most loyal fans out there,” say Hank Williams, Jr. “This album was for them; it was their voices that encouraged the writing process for me.”

About Old School, New Rules:
The 12-song package, available for sale now, 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)

KELLY'S QUARTERBACK CORNER: PURCHASE HANK JR'S NEW CD, "OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES" FOR ONLY $10.00 AT NRA COUNTRY

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KELLY'S QUARTERBACK CORNER: VIDEO - "THAT AIN'T GOOD" - HANK JR

In preparation for the release of his new cd, Old School New Rules, Hank Jr's new video for "That Ain't Good", the latest single from the cd, is now available.

KELLY'S QUARTERBACK CORNER: HANK JR'S NEW CD RELEASES TUESDAY, JULY 10

National media push with appearances on CBS This Morning's "Second Cup Cafe" and Fox News Channel's "Huckabee"

Hank Jr featured in Walmart.com "Soundcheck Series"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 5, 2012) – 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).

Look for performances from Hank on CBS This Morning’s “Second Cup Café” on Saturday, July 7 in the 8 am ET hour as well as FOX News Channel’s “Huckabee” this Saturday, July 7 at 8 pm ET (and a repeat on Sunday) where he’ll perform his current single, “That Ain’t Good.”

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)

KELLY'S QUARTERBACK CORNER: GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE NEW HANK JR SINGLE "THAT AIN'T GOOD" UNTIL JULY 13

Who doesn't like FREE music? In honor of the upcoming July 4th Independence Day and our country's celebration of it's freedom, Hank Jr wants to give you a FREE download of his latest single, "That Ain't Good" off his upcoming July 10 cd release, "Old School New Rules". Happy Birthday America! The download is available through July 13. You can also purchase the single on iTunes and Amazon.