Hank Williams Jr. To Headline “Rowdy Friends Tour”

January 27th, 2010

Hank Williams Jr. is hitting the road this spring with Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, and The Grascals on the “Rowdy Friends Tour 2010.”

“The tour is scheduled to commence April 2nd in Charleston, WV with shows each weekend throughout April,” says Vector Management’s, Ken Levitan.

The tour’s initial round of dates will kick off April 2nd, with additional shows spread over the weekends of April and more dates to be announced.

Currently confirmed shows are listed below, and more will be added, according to Hank Jr.’s official website.

April 2 – Charleston, WV

April 3 – Louisville, KY

April 9 – Bossier City, LA

April 10 – Lafayette, LA

April 17 – Pikeville, KY w/ The Grascals only

Tickets for the shows announced will go on sale this Saturday at 10:00 am.

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Danny Gokey To Make Opry Debut

December 23rd, 2009

Country newcomer and American Idol alumni Danny Gokey is set to hit the most legendary stage in country music. Gokey will perform at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on January 8 as part of the 5th annual Sound & Speed event. Other stars appearing at the Opry that night include Holly Williams, Chris Young, Hank Williams Jr., and NASCAR’s Kyle Petty.

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5th Annual Sprint Sound & Speed Event Is Returning To Nashville

November 24th, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the worlds of country music and Nascar will collide in Music City for Sprint Sound & Speed on Jan. 8-9, 2010. Since its inception, the event has attracted an estimated 40,000 fans and has raised more than $800,000 for Victory Junction (a year-round camping experience founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty for children, ages 6-16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses) and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Some of the greatest names in country music will kick off the two-day event at the Grand Ole Opry when Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust hits the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 8. The special night of music will include two shows, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with Hank Williams Jr. (9:30 p.m. show ), Chris Young, a special performance from NASCAR legend Kyle Petty and his band, and more artists soon to be added. There will also be appearances featuring Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Greg Biffle and Kasey Kahne and others, during the Friday night event.

On Saturday, Jan. 9 the event continues at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium, where fans of racing and country music will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with drivers, team owners, and top-name artists for autographs, story-telling, and question-and-answer sessions. The fan event will feature show car and sponsor displays, as well as a charitable auction with memorabilia from the racing and entertainment industries. Among the NASCAR stars scheduled to appear are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Michael Waltrip, Clint Bowyer, Reed Sorenson, and David Stremme, along with country music stars Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Turner, members of Diamond Rio, and Chris Young with more drivers and country music artists joining the star-studded line-up in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the Opry at the Ryman shows on Friday, Jan. 8 (ranging from $32 to $54) and the festival on Jan. 9 ($20 for adults and $12 for children) are on sale and are available through TicketMaster (ticketmaster.com) and at opry.com. Combination tickets, good for the Opry and the festival, will go on sale Dec. 2 and range from $55 to $69. Visit www.soundandspeed.org for more information and updates.

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October 6th, 2009

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Holly Williams Weds

September 30th, 2009

Holly Williams and drummer Chris Coleman were married over the weekend at Cedarwood, an 1830s farm estate in Nashville.

The outside ceremony included special guests Kid Rock and Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus. DeMarcus sang a solo version of the trio’s hit “Bless The Broken Road” at the event.

Holly was escorted down the aisle by her father Hank Williams Jr. She says he ”was wildly nervous but he did great with it. He kept himself together.”

Coleman says he was taken back when he first saw his bride.

“Holly was breathtaking,” he says. ”When she turned the corner with her dad I was overwhelmed, and the closer she got the more beautiful she got. I don’t know if it was the sun radiating or her, but either way I was sweating.”

Congrats to the happy couple!

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Stars Gather At ACM Honors

September 23rd, 2009

It was a star-studded evening last night at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. Country artists such as Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Joe Nichols, and Jamey Johnson gathered to honor some of country music’s most legendary artists including Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, and Merle Haggard.

Lee Ann Womack hosted and performed at the event while Underwood, Nichols, Shelton, and Lambert (among others) came to to pay tribute to those being honored.

“I feel like I need to be older, or dead,” Travis joked about receiving the Cliffe Stone Pioneer award. “Great thanks to so many wonderful songwriters in this town. The hits don’t happen without them.”

Special honorees included:

Jerry Reed (posthumously), Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis & Hank Williams Jr – recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
Merle Haggard & Harlan Howard (posthumously) – recipients of the Poet’s Award
Dolly Parton – recipient of the Jim Reeves International Award
David Young – recipient of the Mae Boren Axton Award
“Beer For My Horses” – recipient of the Tex Ritter Award (produced by Showdog Productions, in conjunction with CMT Films – executive producers: Leslie Belzberg, T.K. Kimbrell, and Jeff Yapp; producers: Toby Keith and Donald Zuckerman; director: Michael Salomon)

Click HERE to see more photos from the event.

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Underwood, Williams, & Friends Entertain Troops

August 17th, 2009

Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams Jr, John Rich, and Jake Owen entertained troops on Friday night in Fort Campbell, KY. Carrie Underwood looked gorgeous as always! We heard it was an awesome show.

Click HERE to see more photos from the event.

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Lee Ann Womack To Host ACM Honors

August 6th, 2009

Lee Ann Womack is set to host this year’s installment of the ACM Honors. The event will be held in Nashville on September 22 and will honor this year’s Special Award recipients as well as the categories that weren’t televised during the ACM Awards. The honorees include Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Hank Williams Jr., and others.

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Country Music Celebrates America

July 1st, 2009

With this week’s poll, we want to know which of the songs listed above is your favorite patriotic song. Since that list is limited to only a few selections, here are some more songs to add to your playlist while celebrating the Fourth of July (courtesy of Country Aircheck)…

“American Soldier” – Toby Keith
“Mayberry” – Rascal Flatts
“Everyday America” – Sugarland
“Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly” – Aaron Tippin
“Firecracker” – Josh Turner
“All-American Girl” – Carrie Underwood
“American Child” – Phil Vassar
“American Will Survive” – Hank Williams Jr.
“Ragged Old Flag” – Johnny Cash
“Homeland” – Kenny Rogers

Can you think of any more great country songs to celebrate with during this patriotic weekend?

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Hank Williams Jr & Jimmy Fallon Sing “Family Tradition”

June 19th, 2009

Hank Williams Jr made an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon this week. Watch below as Fallon joins Hank Jr in singing “Family Tradition.”

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Holly Williams Promo Appearances

June 15th, 2009

Holly Williams, the daughter of Hank Williams Jr. and grand-daughter of Hank Williams, is set to release her debut album tomorrow called Here With Me. As is customary with an album release, promotions for the new music will keep Holly extra busy in the coming days. You can see Holly on your television on the following shows…

June 15 – E!’s Daily 10
June 18 – Chelsea Lately
June 19 – Tonight Show W/ Conan O’Brien
TBA – The Late, Late Show W/ Craig Ferguson

People.com will debut the video for Holly’s “Alone” tomorrow. The video was shot in Paris, France and features some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

You can also catch Holly out on the road in support of the new album as well as opening some shows for Sugarland this summer.. For a full list of her dates, check her website.

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Hank Williams Jr. At Tootsie’s

May 23rd, 2009

Hank Williams Jr. made a surprise appearance at the famed Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on lower Broadway in downtown Nashville this week as he was in town to accompany his daughter, Holly Williams, at her performance on the Opry’s Families In Country Music Night. Hank Jr. gave a rowdy performance of “Family Tradition” just underneath a portrait of his late father, Hank Williams Sr., that hangs directly next to the stage at Tootsie’s.

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