Hank Williams Jr.
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Hall of Famer
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Shreveport
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USA
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Hank Williams Jr., son of country music legend Hank Williams, is a singer-songwriter and musician with a blend of country, rock, and blues. He is known for hits like "Family Tradition" and "A Country Boy Can Survive". Hank Jr. has released over 50 albums, with many achieving gold or platinum status. He has received multiple awards, including a Grammy Award and several CMA and ACM Awards, and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Current Tour & Setlist
Hank Williams Jr. is headlining his 2026 tour starting June 5 in Tampa with stops in cities like Charlotte, Birmingham, and Cincinnati alongside guests Joe Nichols and Sammy Kershaw. His setlist typically features legendary hits like A Country Boy Can Survive, Family Tradition, and Born to Boogie.
Early Life
Born in Louisiana and nicknamed Bocephus by his father, Randall Hank Williams was raised by his mother Audrey and received a unique musical education from visiting legends like Jerry Lee Lewis and Earl Scruggs before making his stage debut at age eight.
Career Highlights
Hank Williams Jr. began his career as a child by performing his father's songs and signed a major deal with MGM by age 15 after his 1964 debut album. He eventually moved to Alabama to forge a unique outlaw sound and achieved a major career breakout with the 1975 album Hank Williams Jr. and Friends. A five-time Entertainer of the Year winner, he is celebrated for hits like Family Tradition and for his long-running Monday Night Football theme.
Family & Personal Life
Hank Williams Jr. is the son of country legend Hank Williams and half-brother to musician Jett Williams. He has five children including musicians Hank Williams III (born 1972), Holly (born 1981), Hilary, and Sam, while his daughter Katherine died in 2020. After marriages to Gwen Yeargain (1971), Becky White (1977), and the late Mary Jane Thomas (1990), he married Brandi Williams in 2023.
