If you’re wondering what Hank Jr.’s next album is going to sound like…Bocephus says, “It all starts with a song, and I’ve recorded some great songs through the years, and continue to write and record songs that I feel are great.”
He’s always had a knack for knowing what songs connect with his audience and says he looked for ones that would fit him, as well as today’s country music. A release date hasn’t been announced, but the multi-platinum artist says that Eric Church is on this album too.
As a musician who plays a multitude of instruments, the band he records with is just as important as the song itself. And if the audience has a good ear, they’ll recognize why. Hank Jr. explains what he calls “making magic happen” in the studio…
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Hank – The studio band just clicked :11
“Some of those guys played on some real big ones, “Born To Boogie” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” They didn’t start yesterday. It clicked. It clicked.”
More Hank Jr. Notes
Hank Jr. was 14 when he recorded his debut album.
Hank Jr. Labor Day Weekend concerts…
Sept. 4 Biloxi, Mississippi
Sept. 5 Grand Prairie, Texas
Sept. 6 Lake Charles, Louisiana
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – AUGUST 31, 2015 – MONDAY
Hank Williams Jr. has tour stops in Mississippi and Texas this weekend. Meanwhile, he’s putting the final touches on his forthcoming Nash Icon Records album. He recently told Digital Journal, “I think the best part of the show is when I do the acoustic set… I just sit out there with the guitar and do whatever comes to mind; some of my stuff, some Johnny Cash stuff and whatever hits me at the time.”
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 Williams, Jr. @HankJr August 28
Hank just bought a new tractor for his Alabama farm. He’s still a country boy at heart #FotoFriday https://twitter.com/HankJr/status/637308770528313346/photo/1
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr August 25
Check out these photos of Hank Jr. with a longtime fan. The original photo was taken in 1967! #TransformationTuesday https://twitter.com/HankJr/status/636222764223885313/photo/1
Hank Williams, Jr. @HankJr August 24
Hank Jr. discusses his current tour & his upcoming album release with #DigitalJournal. Read the full interview here: http://bit.ly/1PN5xm8
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