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Hank Williams, Jr. Announces 2013 Summer Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:47 +0000

The legendary Hank Williams, Jr. has announced a summer run of concert dates in support of his most recent album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ which he released last July. The tour will kick off on June 8 in Minnesota and run through September 14, when it wraps up in Biloxi, Miss. The singer — whose [...]

Johnny Cash Debuts On CMT… In 2007? This Day in Country Music – March 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:37 +0000

2007 – Jason Aldean’s “Johnny Cash” video debuts on CMT. 2005 – Capitol releases Trace Adkins’ “Songs About Me” album. 2003 – The Dixie Chicks march to #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Travelin’ Soldier”. 1999 – Country stars dot the audience when Sheryl Crow plays Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. On [...]

"Greatest Song of The Decade" Announced on This Day in Country Music – November 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:33 +0000

2010 – Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” ranks #1 as CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade”. 2008 – Curb releases the Rodney Atkins single “It’s America,” with Bruce Springsteen references in the chorus, to radio. 2006 – The Judds perform “Love Can Build A Bridge” at a groundbreaking [...]

Buck Tops The Charts This Day in Country Music – October 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:09:01 +0000

1963 – Buck Owens attains the #1 spot on the Billboard country chart.“Love’s Gonna Live Here” recorded on the Ranch Show in 1966. 2011 – Scotty McCreery performs “The Star-Spangled Banmer” before game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the opener, 3-2, against the Texas Rangers. [...]

Hank Williams Sr. and Jr. Sing Together This Day in Country Music – October 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:14:05 +0000

1989 – The pairing of Hank Williams Jr. with Hank Sr. on “There’s A Tear In My Beer” wins two honors during the 23rd annual Country Music Association awardsImpressing those in attendance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House: Vocal Event and Music Video of the Year, directed by Ethan Russell. 2009 – Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” [...]

One of The Best Love Songs in Country Music Goes # 1 – October 3rd [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:05:46 +0000

1992 – Collin Raye’s “In This Life” rises to #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2011 – ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.’s “Monday Night Football” theme the same day the singer makes a statement on FOX News widely interpreted as comparing president Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler. 2008 – “An American Carol” debuts in movie [...]

The Country Gets The Shaft This Day in Country Music – September 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:25:13 +0000

1982 – Jerry Reed hits the mother lode on Billboard’s country chart, going to #1 with “She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)”. 2009 – Kellie Pickler’s video for “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” has its TV debut on CMT. 2008 – Clay Walker’s family is among thousands of [...]

Hank Jr Takes His Historic Fall This Day in Country Music – August 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:02 +0000

1975 – Hank Williams Jr. has a near-fatal fall while mountain climbing in Montana. 2009 – Steel Magnolia wins CMT’s “Can You Duet,” performing “Keep On Lovin’ You” on the show in front of judges Big Kenny, Naomi Judd and record executive Scott Borchetta. 2005 – Josh Gracin picks up the first gold single [...]

Keith Whitley Born This Day in Country Music – July 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:07:15 +0000

2001 – Rascal Flatts’ “Easy” video, featuring Natasha Bedingfield, debuts on CMT. 2009 – Atlantic releases The Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” to radio. 1995 – “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” puts John Michael Montgomery at the top spot on the Billboard country chart. 1990 – Hank Williams Jr. marries his fourth [...]

Brad Paisley and Hank Williams Jr. 'Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams' at 2012 CMT Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:41:37 +0000

The 2012 CMT Awards, which took place tonight (June 6), were too big for the auditorium, metaphorically speaking. Therefore, the live duet of ‘I’m Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams,’ performed by Hank Williams Jr. with an assist from Brad Paisley, was too much to be contained by a venue with a roof, so the superstars performed it outside. What a treat for fans!

Hank Jr and the Zac Brown Band do Battle on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:11:50 +0000

The KICKS 105 Country Clash is back!

We took a few days off to allow the record folks in Nashville to put out some new product, and we're once again ready as is our current champion Hank Jr. He is going for his 3rd straight Clash victory with his new song 'That Ain't Good'.

Today, Bocephus will go against 'The Wind'...the new song from the Zac Brown Band.

An Important Date for the Sr. and Jr. Williams This Day In Country Music – May 26th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:00:05 +0000

The legend of Hank Williams Sr. and Jr. hold May 26th as an important date. Today we feature the video for “The Conversation”, a song that addresses many of the rumors. 2009 – Dwight Yoakam performs on “The Tonight Show” becoming the final country artist to appear on the NBC program during Jay Leno’s first tenure as [...]

Suspect Arrested in Hank Williams Jr. Guitar Theft Case

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:46 +0000

Justice is finally being served after the July 2010 theft of a $15,000 guitar owned by country legend Hank Williams Jr. Almost two years after the incident, an arrest has been made in the case. According to the Associated Press, Adam Dale Broach of Notasulga, Tenn. was taken into custody on Sunday (May 20) by the Pike [...]

Hank Jr and Big & Rich Featured on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:29:30 +0000

'That Ain't Good' the new song from Hank Jr., is our new champion on the Country Clash after taking 55% of the vote in a close race against 'Raise Your Bottle', the new song by Aaron Watson.

Today, Bocephus will take on the latest release from Big & Rich - 'That's Why I Pray'

Hank Williams Junior Featured on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:56:27 +0000

Last week, the new song fromBlake Shelton - 'Over' - gained Hall of Fame status by winning for 7 straight times on the KICKS 105 Country Clash.

Today, we have two new challengers.

'That Ain't Good' by Hank Jr., goes against 'Raise Your Bottle' by Texas music artist Aaron Watson.

Local Country Music Fans Celebrate Hank Jr. This Day In Country Music History – March 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:36 +0000

2009 – Love And Theft performs “Runaway” in its Grand Ole Opry debut. 2005 – Reba McEntire is toasted with a surprise 50th birthday party at a club inside Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center. She’s serenaded by Ronnie Dunn, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill and Terri Clark with a band assembled by producer Tony Brown. [...]

Hank Williams Jr. to Release 'Best Of' Album in March

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Hank Williams Jr. fans new and old will garner great appreciation for a new 22-track greatest hits album that will hit stores next month. The retrospective collection, titled ‘Best of Hank Williams Jr. (All My Rowdy Friends),’ will be released by Nashville’s Curb Records and will feature the biggest and most memorable hits of Hank [...]

Brad Paisley Dons The Yellow Jacket This Day In Country Music – February 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:53 +0000

2007 – Porter Wagoner gives his first Los Angeles concert in nearly 40 years, opening for Neko Case at the Music Box. He employs an all-star band: guitarist Marty Stuart, bass player Dwight Yoakam and drummer Billy Bob Thornton. 2002 – “CMT Crossroads” features Hank Williams Jr. and Kid Rock performing in tandem. Songs in [...]

George Jones & Tammy Wynette Exchange A Golden Ring This Day In Country Music – February 16th(Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:51:45 +0000

2010 – Miranda Lambert earns a gold album for “Revolution”. 2007 – Big & Rich and John Anderson perform jointly in Franklin, Tennessee, in a taping of “CMT Cross Country.” Among their collaborations: “Swingin’” and “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)”. 2006 – CMT premieres Toby Keith’s “Get Drunk And Be Somebody” video [...]

Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. + More Included on 'This Is NRA Country Vol. 1′

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:30:58 +0000

Josh Thompson, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and Trace Adkins are just a few of the big-name artists who have lent their songs to the new release from the NRA, ‘This Is NRA Country Vol. 1.’ The 12-track CD features several gun-friendly tunes, including Thompson’s ‘Way Out Here,’ Atkins’ ‘Cleaning This Gun,’ Moore’s ‘This Is NRA Country’ and Adkins’ ‘More of Us.’