Hank Williams Jr. is set to open this year’s CMA Awards with the world premiere of his new Nash Icon release, “Are You Ready For The Country.” Eric Church will join him for the song on stage, as well as on his upcoming album.
Bocephus knows where to find his fans, and lots of them, last year over 16 million people watched the awards show. Hank’s CMA tradition goes back to the 80’s, with 7 CMA trophies so far, his first win was in 1985 for the “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” video. And in 1987 and 1988 he won the most coveted of all…Entertainer of the Year!
More Hank Jr. Notes
- “Are You Ready For The Country” was a top 10 hit for Waylon Jennings in 1977 and was written by Neil Young.
- Hank Jr. has had 13 CMA nominations since 1985.
- The CMA Awards will air on ABC November 4th
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – OCTOBER 12, 2015 – MONDAY
Hank Williams Jr. just announced his new single that features Eric Church. It’s a remake of Neil Young’s “Are You Ready For the Country.” The two will kick off the CMA Awards on November 4 with a performance of the new single.
HANK WILLIAMS JR. – JUST THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: May 26, 1949 (He’s 66)
HOMETOWN / ORIGIN: Shreveport, Louisiana
CHILDREN: Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, Hilary Williams, Samuel Williams, and Katie Williams.
DEBUT ALBUM: Hank’s debut album was released in 1964 and called Your Cheatin’ Heart
CURRENT ALBUM: Coming on NASH Icon
CURRENT SINGLE: “Are You Ready for the Country” with Eric Church
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – Coming…
RECENT TWEETS:
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr Oct 8
How many of y’all knew Hank Jr. played the banjo? Watch a young Bocephus playing “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” here: http://bit.ly/1R1BcjF
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr Oct 5
Hank Jr. will perform during the 49th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 4. Get more details here: http://bit.ly/1FSWdN5
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr Oct 3
Expect some BIG news from Hank Jr. on Monday!
HANK WILLIAMS JR. – AWARD WINS
2007 – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee
2007 – CMT – CMT Giants
2007 – Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame – Tennessean of the Year
2006 – CMT Music Awards – Johnny Cash Visionary Award
2003 – CMT – No. 20 in CMT’s 40 Greatest Men of Country Music
1994 – Emmy Award – Composed Theme
1993 – Emmy Award – Composed Theme
1992 – Emmy Award – Composed Theme
1991 – Emmy Award – Composed Theme
1990 – TNN/Music City News – Video of the Year – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1990 – TNN/Music City News -Vocal Collaboration of the Year – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1989 – Academy of Country Music – Video of the Year – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1989 – CMA Awards – Music Video of the Year – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1989 – CMA Awards -Vocal Event of the Year – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1989 – Grammy Award – Best Country Collaboration with Vocals – There’s A Tear in My Beer
1988 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1988 – Academy of Country Music – Video of the Year – Young Country
1988 – CMA Awards – Album of the Year – Born to Boogie
1988 – CMA Awards – Entertainer of the Year
1987 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1987 – CMA Awards – Entertainer of the Year
1987 – CMA Awards – Music Video of the Year – My Name is Bocephus
1986 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1985 – CMA Awards – Music Video of the Year – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight
1984 – Academy of Country Music – Video of the Year – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight