Justin Townes Earle Oct 8, 2009
You can see it in his slicked-down short hair and dapper clothes, hear it in his way with a wry-but-barbed story between songs and feel it in his original material which can touch on, say, Elvis Costello, but always draws freely from Hank Williams or Woody Guthrie. "I'm just a firm believer in starting up the basics," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Martin Guitars: 175 years of sound Oct 7, 2009
Guitars have been played by icons from Hank Williams to Eric Clapton ... Country music icons Hank Williams and Johnny Cash also were Martin men. (CNN -- US)
Braves still in running with 10 to go Sep 26, 2009
I said to Hank Williams: how lonely does it get. Hank Williams hasn t answered yet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Short connects with her affinity for old music Sep 24, 2009
Short, who now resides in Chicago, grew up with the tunes of musicians like Hank Williams flowing through her home, and says she feels a deep connection to older American music. But it extends beyond simply influencing her songwriting style. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lucinda Williams Gets Hitched On Stage Sep 22, 2009
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Hank Williams on-stage wedding inspired the ceremony ... Right after the vows, Williams' encore included a song she adapted from lyrics Hank Williams wrote but never recorded called "I'm Happy I Found You.". (KWTX.com, TX)
Let Your Music Shine!® Announces a Bright New Season Sep 22, 2009
Let Your Music Shine. Announces a Bright New Season - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Feinstein Carnegie Hall Concert and Barnes & Noble Booksigning Celebrate New Biography of Great American Composer Jimmy McHugh Sep 22, 2009
Michael Feinstein Carnegie Hall Concert and Barnes & Noble Booksigning Celebrate New Biography of Great American Composer Jimmy McHugh - Yahoo. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1253626254", "close" : "1253649654", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Monster Continues to Lead the Way in Cables For HDMI, Offering New Connectivity Solutions for Every Need and Budget, All Engineered to Support New HDMI 1.4 Specifications Sep 22, 2009
Monster Continues to Lead the Way in Cables For HDMI, Offering New Connectivity Solutions for Every Need and Budget, All Engineered to Support New HDMI 1. 4 Specifications - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blake Lewis to Release Music Video for New Single 'Sad Song' Exclusively on MySpace.com on September 22, 2009 Sep 22, 2009
Blake Lewis to Release Music Video for New Single 'Sad Song' Exclusively on MySpace. com on September 22, 2009 - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Earthdance 2009: Synchronized Global Prayer for Peace in 200 Locations ... 70 Countries - September 26, 12 Midnight GMT Sep 22, 2009
Earthdance 2009: Synchronized Global Prayer for Peace in 200 Locations. 70 Countries - September 26, 12 Midnight GMT - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What is Americana Music? Sep 17, 2009
Outlaw Country replaced the overproduced Nashville sound with a rawer roots sound more reminiscent of early country musicians such as Hank Williams and Jimmy Rodgers, along with lyrics unbleached by mainstream music ... com puts it, Alt-Country is basically Hank Williams interpreted by bands who grew up on the Replacements. (Suite101.com)
Country Rat Pack Tour to perform at NIACC Oct. 1 Sep 17, 2009
Growing up near Beaumont, Texas, he never considered becoming a country singer until someone coaxed him into singing Hank Williams Your Cheatin Heart at a recording studio in a local mall. The owner was impressed, and entered him in a talent contest. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Nashville's Gruhn Guitars Sep 15, 2009
That s when he got a fateful call from country bad boy Hank Williams, Jr., who had learned from Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers of Gruhn s Martin collection. Hank, Jr. called one day and said, I hear you have some interesting guitars. (Suite101.com)
Old-time music born again every Tuesday at Clyde's barn Sep 15, 2009
People swap stories about Bill Monroe and Hank Williams as if they knew them personally, recalling Monroe's prickly temper and Williams' bad back. john. (News & Observer)
Video: Nine West Announces Seventh Weekly Winner of the Vintage America Voices Contest Sep 15, 2009
Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers over 750,000 copyrights by such artists as The Beatles, Beck, Brooks & Dunn, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Linda Perry, Richie Sambora, Kraftwerk, Shakira, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams, KT Tunstall, and Diane Warren, among others. Sony/ATV recently acquired both the Leiber Stoller and Famous catalogues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Braves surge came a week late Sep 14, 2009
ILL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE by Hank Williams. Now youre lookin at a man thats getting kinda mad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Opp's Lew Childre kept Alabama at heart (3) Sep 14, 2009
Opp's Lew Childre kept Alabama at heart. Published: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:06 PM CDT Lew Childre was a famous musical artist from the 1920s until the 1950s. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Travel: Columbus » Sep 12, 2009
Friday: 4 p.m. to midnight, , touring tailgate party hosted by Warren Moon, features live music from Hank Williams Jr., Steven Seagal's Fight Club and freestyle motor cross jumps. And beer. (ESPN -- College Football)
Trip to cabin paid for Hank Williams with song, daughter to link lineage Sep 10, 2009
About four months before he died in 1952, Hank Williams was either fired from the Grand Ole Opry or quit the WSM-AM radio show, depending on which story you want to believe. Williams' daughter, Jett, says she thinks her famous father quit before he could be fired. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hard Rock to close for renovation, adding music venue Sep 9, 2009
Dozens of new memorabilia items will be on display, including Randy Travis guitar, Hank Williams Jr. s suit and Michael Jackson s shoes. The collection also will include items from Tennessee natives, including a guitar owned by Kenny Chesney and a microphone courtesy of Hayley Williams. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Massey Energy CEO Blasts Climate Bill at WVa Rally Sep 8, 2009
Organizers had predicted the event, headlined by country star Hank Williams Jr., could draw as many as 100,000 people to a reclaimed Logan County strip mine. An attendance estimate was expected in the afternoon, but the morning crowd appeared to be smaller. (ABC News -- Wire)
Labor Day Rally for American Workers Draws 75,000 Supporters Sep 8, 2009
The rally, hosted by and sponsored by roughly 100 businesses and organizations, was emceed by Ted Nugent and featured live performances by country music stars Hank Williams Jr., John Rich and Fox News personality, Sean Hannity among others. The focus of today's rally was the threat overreaching government, environmental extremists and corrupt corporate interest pose to American labor. (PR Newswire)
Speech Excerpts from Labor Day Speaker Don Blankenship, Massey Energy Sep 7, 2009
The Labor Day concert and rally features country music legend Hank Williams, Jr., John Rich and Fox News personality Sean Hannity. American icon Ted Nugent will emcee the event. (PR Newswire)
Prep football: 10 burning questions Sep 4, 2009
In the words of that great American statesman Hank Williams Jr., are you ready for some football. You better be. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Diverse talent Sep 3, 2009
You may remember this is the same artist who brought Hank Williams to life in a previous performance ... Among Robbins influences were Gene Autry, The Sons of the Pioneers, and Hank Williams. (Brewton Standard, AL)
'A big ol' time' Sep 3, 2009
" Shepherd hopes to release a new single in January, with the album to follow in winter or early spring. For now, she gets to headline a few shows with her band. Shepherd said she'll likely include an acoustic set Saturday and sing a few covers, including songs by Tanya Tucker, Keith Whitley, and Hank Williams Jr. Notice she didn't list an AC/DC or B-52s song. She's determined to stay traditional. "I plan on keeping it as country as I can for country music listeners," Shepherd said. "I think... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Hank's illegitimate daughter is star of own soap opera life Sep 3, 2009
on Jan. 6, 1953, just five days after the death of her father, the legendary Hank Williams ... Even Hank Williams Jr. doesn't resemble his father the way Jett does ... In a phone conversation a few days ago, I asked her, "Didn't anyone ever say to you growing up, 'You sure do look like country star Hank Williams?' ". (The Augusta Chronicle)
In baseball, ‘One is the loneliest number’ Sep 3, 2009
He finally was able to have us stop when he came by and sang I m So Lonesome I Could Cry, by Hank Williams, Sr.. Now I didn t mention Tim s choice of song to reflect his advanced age, just the fact that there was another song that the loudspeakers could play at the Reds games. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Wynette to receive country honour Sep 3, 2009
Among the other stars to have previously been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Vince Gill and Kris Kristofferson. Wynette, who dominated the country charts throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame shortly after her death. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Traditional country music is first love (5) Sep 1, 2009
"I try to take the real life connectedness of the stories and songs of Hank Williams and Buck Owens, and then try to put a modern sound to it. ... As a songwriter, you're always trying to get better. For me, I just try to write songs that are going to reach out to as many people as possible, and I think we've done that with this record.". Bentley's 2003 self-titled release earned the 33-year-old his first No. 1 single, "What Was I Thinkin'." "Modern Day Drifter" (2005) included the No.1 singles... (The Herald-Palladium)
CONTENDERS: See who stands out Aug 31, 2009
Leg up: Since Earle cleaned up his act, his talent for spare, simple songwriting has drawn Hank Williams comparisons. The Excitement PlanThe sound: Snarky, wry, confessional lyrics with spare, bluesy guitar-picking and tinkly piano backing. (USA Today)
Second Cup Cafe: Will Hoge Aug 30, 2009
Hoge's music and tireless drive have traces of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Hank Williams, Van Morrison, Patty Griffin, Neil Young and Bob Dylan. He has been added to the lineup with Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket and the Drive-By Truckers. (CBS News)
Last Call for Record-Setting Bartender Aug 29, 2009
A regular since he turned 21, Smyers loaded the jukebox with Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones. His family and the Cammaratas are friends. (CBS News -- US)
Rascal Flatts dazzles without much new Aug 29, 2009
But the Pittsburgh crowd was more than welcoming, especially when his raspy voice led a sing-a-long of Hank Williams Jr.'s "Family Tradition.". The roar that Rucker received after his set was deafening, but somehow the crowd managed to be even louder for the headliners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story... Aug 28, 2009
In an interview prior to the concert, Hauser said he grew up listening to Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr., Delta Blues and gospel. But the most influential figure in his music came from his father. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Star-studded lineup set for Jarrard concert Aug 27, 2009
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cropper spent several decades playing guitar in Booker T Gs and co-wrote (with the late Otis Redding) the massive hit "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay." Jimmy Hall leads the quintessential Southern rock group Wet Willie and also has spent considerable time collaborating with Jeff Beck and Hank Williams Jr. Berry, an Atlanta native who has called the Athens area home for years, has produced a host of country hits, including "Your Love Amazes Me.". For... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Return of Faith Aug 26, 2009
She is the first musical artist to return as the featured performer of an NFL open since Hank Williams, Jr.. In addition to Hill, Grammy Award-winning poetic pioneer, J. Ivy, participates in the Sunday Night Football open by introducing each open with an original spoken word piece unique to each SNF game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jamey Johnson and James Otto to perform at Third Harvest Jubilee Concert Aug 26, 2009
household, he spent part of his youth drinking beer and playing country songs at night on the Montgomery tombstone of Hank Williams. He is a formally trained musician with a backwoods upbringing, piercing blue eyes, a sharp sense of humor and "a heart of a poet," according to his official bio. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Keyboardist Larry Knechtel dies Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel was born in Bell, California, and went on to perform live and record with artists including Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, Hank Williams Jr and Elvis Costello. Dixie Chicks tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Venezuela takes Miss Universe crown Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel performed live and in studio recordings with a wide range of artists, including Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Hank Williams Jr. and Elvis Costello. He earned a Grammy award for his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and played keyboard on the Dixie Chicks' Grammy award-winning album "Taking the Long Way.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Louisiana Hayride Gets Named To Music Hall Of Fame Aug 21, 2009
The show, which ran from 1948 to 1960, hosted such country music greats as Jimmie Davis, Floyd Cramer, Webb Pierce and Faron Young, who were regularly joined by top artists from Texas to Tennessee, including Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, George Jones, Johnny Cash andElvis Presley. The Louisiana Hayride will be inducted during a ceremony Saturday at the James Burton International Guitar Festival in Shreveport. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bob Dylan Cop Stop Was on Springsteen 'Backstreets'Was Dylan searching for the home where Springsteen penned "Born to Run"? Aug 16, 2009
Dylan has shown a deep affinity for the Canadian rocker over the years, most recently in his 2001 song "." And Young said at a Nashville concert in 2005 that he once lent Dylan one of his most precious musical treasures -- Hank Williams' guitar, for which Young wrote the ballad "This Old Guitar." Both men revere Williams, a country music legend. In May, Dylan of John Lennon's childhood home, according to the BBC. A spokeswoman for the National Trust, which runs the home as London landmark, said... (ABC News)
Hillbilly Kinks Aug 15, 2009
Long before the band had formed, Ray and Dave would listen to Chet Atkins records and sing Hank Williams songs together. Country-western influences appear in several of their 60s songs Got My Feet On The Ground , Act Nice And Gentle , There Is No Life Without Love , Willesden Green and even their more R&B-centered work sometimes betrays a subtle twang. (The American Conservative)
Brenda Lee gets dynamite Hall of Fame exhibit Aug 13, 2009
Party guests included Hank Williams' daughter Jett Williams; Patsy Cline's husband, Charlie Dick; producers, top booking agents and songwriters; musicians Duane Sciacqua, Stanley Abernathy and Becky Hobbs; and Grand Ole Opry artists Little Jimmy Dickens, Jan Howard, Jeannie Seeley, Charlie Louvin and Ralph Emery. In the midst of them all were Brenda Lee and Beech Island's Flo Carter, hugging and catching up on old times as they have several times over five decades. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rollin on the River starts Friday Aug 13, 2009
Their duet set includes songs from Buck Owens, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Roberta Flack and Hank Williams. Other free tent entertainment starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday will include a harmonica clinic and Raeanns School of Dance. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Militias Regrouping in U.S., Report Finds Aug 13, 2009
" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Just as I thought. These are the toothless, uneducated, working-class, trailer-banging rednecks who want 4 more years of George Bush. Fine, try toppling Obama from power with all the weaponry you have at your disposal. I'm pretty sure the Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police will outfox you, you illiterate fools!!! by mary-miami August 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT The article refers to "right-wing militias". Republicans want... (CBS News)
Exclusive: John Hughes Opens Up In Unpublished 1997 Interview Aug 8, 2009
"I couldn't stand hippie music ... all those people running around in their overalls, disco was horrendous, so I was listening to classical music, Jimmy Rogers and Hank Williams," he said, describing how he discovered legendary Chicago indie record store Wax Trax, where he first picked up albums by Elvis Costello. On a trip to England, he discovered punk bands like the Stranglers, the Buzzcocks and the Clash. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Braves try to slow Ethier, Dodgers Aug 8, 2009
He s got a Hank Williams (the first) quality to his music, and I wish that he had played a bit longer. The Felice Brothers music was decent, but I didn t care much for their stage presence and antics overall though, they brought a lot of energy and lightheartedness to the stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Big Surprise Tour is a rollicking hoedown Aug 7, 2009
Earle began with a trio of songs that, with the assistance of the straight steel of Old Crow s Gill Landry, were eerie in their evocation of the great Hank Williams. He ended with a gospel number on which the Felice Brothers joined him to provide chorus and claps. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Top Bagelfest bands should be country Aug 7, 2009
Writers such as Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Sr, Willie Nelson, and others have written classics that have been recorded by many artists. Many of these artits were not in the Counrty Musio field at all, but recognized a good song no matter where it came from. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hank Williams' granddaughter born into music Aug 6, 2009
Holly Williams is daughter of musician Hank Williams Jr. and granddaughter of musician Hank Williams Sr.. The chic women's store is named H. Audrey after her maternal grandmother, who was the first wife of the late country music icon Hank Williams ... Holly's father is Bocephus -- the legendary hellraiser and three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year otherwise known as Hank Williams Jr.. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Timeless Tunes - the stories and songs Aug 5, 2009
During a typical set, audiences will delight to a litany of familiar favorites made famous by the likes of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Ray Price, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline (duh. and other superstars from the Opry and beyond. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Rising country recording artist to perform in Denmark Aug 4, 2009
The singer-songwriter landed coveted spots on tours with Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd and opened for Brooks Kenny Chesney and ZZ Top. "Moore's take on the (small-town) theme is clearly resonating with country music fans," states The Washington Post. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
'I Like to Keep Things Exciting' Aug 1, 2009
Messina was first attracted to country music after hearing the recordings of Alabama and Hank Williams Jr. As for her love for country music, it grew as fast as her respect for its heroes. Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, the strong women of country, that wrote and sang from the heart, and Reba McEntire, the hard-working, blue-collar girl whom Messina related to best. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Beach music pioneer will perform in Aiken Jul 30, 2009
He was back in Augusta in 2005 to autograph copies of his biography, Lovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams. I picked him up at the Partridge Inn and, since he loved baseball, gave him my Ty Cobb tour of Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Keep On Rock'n Jul 30, 2009
His father took him out to hear different kinds of performers who typically came to Milwaukee - country luminaries like Okee Jones, Reilly Crabtree, and the immortal Hank Williams, as well as Chuck Berry, the Clovers, Carl Perkins, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, the first of the rock and roll vanguard. More importantly, Dr. Miller kept inviting musicians over for evenings of conversation and recording. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
AquaPalooza(R) Thrives in Alabama Jul 29, 2009
"During the show, which was taped for CMT's Labor Day special, "Alan Jackson AquaPalooza Live on Lake Martin," Jackson spoke movingly about childhood visits to Lake Martin with his family. Jackson's encore included a performance of the Hank Williams classic "Kaw-Liga," which Williams penned at his historic cabin on the lake.The event not only provided a good time for all, but also energized the boating community. "Thank you for doing this," posted AquaPalooza attendee Jonathan Kinsely on Sea... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Locals turn out to celebrate at Wallis Old-time festival Jul 28, 2009
Festival celebrants had a chance to dance to American classics such as Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Family Traditions by Hank Williams Jr.. The next morning, family and friends filled the legion hall with applause as the final 2009 WOFF pageants began. (Sealy News, TX)
Welcome to Idiot America Jul 27, 2009
Back in 2001, metropolitan pundits seemingly unfamiliar with the oeuvre of Hank Williams and Garth Brooks kept telling us about the superior moral instincts of us red state voters. Brzezinski s the daughter of former Carter administration national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, and attended several fancy private schools. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
George Thorogood to Perform Songs From His New Album & Autograph CDs at Exclusive Guitar Center Sessions Appearance July 27 at Guitar Center Hollywood Jul 24, 2009
Described as "the world's greatest bar band," the group has had tremendous success with Thorogood's original compositions like "You Talk Too Much," "I Drink Alone," and of course "Bad To The Bone;" he's also had hits with covers of iconic blues-rock songs like "Who Do You Love" (Bo Diddley), "Move It On Over" (Hank Williams) and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" (John Lee Hooker). 2004's Greatest Hits: 30 Years Of Rock was Billboard's #1 Blues Album in 2004 and 2005, and the band's 12th studio... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reba rocks Wind Creek Casino amphitheater Jul 24, 2009
Next to perform at the amphitheater is Hank Williams Jr. on Aug. 29, Bret Michaels on Oct. 9 and Keith Sweat on Oct. 16. Article Rating. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Music mix gets audacious at Audie's Jul 24, 2009
Joe Buck, an upright-bass player who mixes country and punk, is quite foul-mouthed and is best known as playing alongside Hank Williams III.. Joining him on the bill are The Mentors, Willie Psycho and more. (Fresno Bee)
The Dazzlers to perform at Aug. 15. festival at WC Jul 24, 2009
Through these "band stand" formatted performances, The Dazzlers were quickly noticed by Radford DJ, Bob Terry, who connected them with Nashville insider, Audrey Williams, wife of Hank Williams, Sr.. From there, the band embarked on their dreams of becoming recording and performing stars, touring with some of rock-n-roll's biggest names. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
From the gutter to the bars Jul 24, 2009
The pair, whose relationship goes back to when they used to play Hank Williams songs in the kitchen of the house they shared in Los Angeles, have been known to burn the candle at both ends. But Dulli has said that the name refers more to how the two are perceived, rather than their current lifestyles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mightier than the guitar Jul 23, 2009
His forthcoming novel, set in Texas in the 1960s, features the ghost of Hank Williams in a starring role. An all-rounder who passionately believes in the intrinsic value of all arts - "even in times likes this, making art is not an elective" - primarily he sees writing as a way of improving his core skills. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
