With Hank Jr. back in the studio and ready to release a new single, he reminds everyone that music is forever changing. And after having 42 top 10 hits, he obviously has found what works.
He commented, “You must remember, music goes in cycles…Some people didn’t think I was country when I was making records in the ’80s because I was using electric guitars and becoming a bit rowdy.”
Whatever people were calling his music at the time, it was a hit. In fact, one of his biggest was in 1986 with his now label mate, Reba. The two, along with Willie Nelson, Tom Petty (and Reverend Ike,) had a #1 hit with “Mind Your Own Business.”
Hank says when working with Reba, it was so easy and they just hit it off great…
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Hank Jr. – No wine and cheese :17
“I think that’s the only duet we ever did and then Bang! Ya know. And we did a couple of awards shows. I think her and I are a whole lot alike. We’re pretty country folks, ya know were not really into the wine and cheese crowd and never will be…Never.”
More Hank Jr. Notes
“Mind Your Own Business” was top 5 for Hank Senior in 1949 (the year Bocephus was born)
Hank Jr is working on his 37th album.
Upcoming concerts…
Aug. 21 Springfield, IL
Aug. 22 Rogers, AR
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – AUGUST 17, 2015 – MONDAY
Hank Williams Jr. has a few shows next week In Illinois and Arkansas. He is also working on his next album this time for NASH ICON. No release is yet in sight.
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…
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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