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: 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.

Kelly's Quarterback Corner: Hank Williams, Jr.’s New Album “Old School, New Rules” set for July 10th release

Duet tracks with Brad Paisley & Merle Haggard highlights of album

Hey Hank Fans!

Today Hank Williams Jr. announced the details of his upcoming album set for release on July 10, 2012. The twelve-song package, available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com, will include 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.”

“I’m excited about this new album,” Hank said. “I’m definitely ‘Old School’, and I am making music with ‘New Rules’. People know I’m gonna say exactly what I think and this album is exactly that.”

Pre order packages available on Hankjr.com include an instant download of ‘Keep The Change’ from the upcoming album. The exclusive ‘You Win Again’ package includes a t-shirt, the vinyl album, as well as an AUTOGRAPHED ‘Old School, New Rules’ CD album. Get yours today!

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. ThatAin’t Good
10. Keep The Change
11. Stock Market Blues
12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (with Merle Haggard)