A few clues are coming out about the next Hank Williams Jr. release. In a recent interview he commented, “I cut ‘Born To Boogie’ for the new album with some special guests on it too.” He didn’t give up who, but with work in the studio already finished, the wait shouldn’t be long. With a proven league of fans, it was originally released as the title track from a 1987 album that won CMA Album of the Year.
Hank is pretty happy just being Hank these days and says…“When you win Entertainer of the Year at five different award shows and then win multiple Emmy Awards for a football theme song. When you think about it, I have had a great life and couldn’t ask for much more.”
He’s still having a great time with his fans too. And every show he performs is unique to that audience. The Grammy winner says he doesn’t go on stage with a set list or plan…
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Hank Jr. – we don’t rehearse much :17
“I go by the feel. Ya know not like oh, this is gonna be #2 and this is gonna be #5. I’ve never, never done it that way. We’re not one of these groups that rehearses 3 days a week. And that hasn’t happened in a long time. And everything’s fine, Thank You.” (Laughter out)
Hank Jr. Notes
In 1978 “Born To Boogie” became his 78th charting song. He’s had over 100.
Hank Jr. has won 7 CMA awards. Twice for Entertainer of the Year in 1987 and 1988.
New single and album to be released soon.
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 – MONDAY
Hank Williams Jr. next show is on October 2 in Louisiana at the Gretna Heritage Festival.
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: Coming on NASH Icon
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – Coming…
RECENT TWEETS:
HANK HAS NOT TWEETED THIS WEEK…THESE ARE HIS LAST ONES…
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr September 5
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hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr September 5
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Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr September 4
Hank discussed w/ @SunHerald before his SOLD OUT show tonight in Biloxi about growing up & a hint on the new album: http://bit.ly/1Xr25CG
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