Hank Williams Jr.: Country Music Career

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Hank Williams Jr. was born in Shreveport, Virginia On May 26th, 1949. He started his singing career at the age of 8 and started performing at shows. Hank discovered a new combination of music by combining southern rock and blues with country music which gave him his own unique style of music. Hank’s father died when Hank was three. That didn’t stop him from being the country music star that he aspired to be. Hank started singing at many places and started to become well known. Little did he know, he would eventually be a famous songwriter and musician.

Hank Williams, Jr. Bio | Hank Williams, Jr. Career
Hank’s parents were Hank and Audrey Williams. Hank Jr. father was also a country music singer. Most of Hank’s songs were once his fathers
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Hank was raised in Nashville TN, where his career could spring forward. He learned many different things about music and learned how to play the guitar, banjo, and piano. And well of course he could already sing. Hank was claimed to be a country music star.

Country Weekly 2001-01-23 Life in the Slow Lane: Hank Williams, Jr ...
Hank’s kid’s are following right in his footsteps! His son, Sam Williams, also has began singing, so has his daughter, Holly Williams. They both have came out with their own songs and even covers of Hank’s songs. Both of his kids can sing very well and have been known for being musicians also. One day they may become as well known for their singing careers just like their father. With Hank already being in the music business this puts a start onto the rest of his families careers.

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Hank Williams Jr. has won many awards throughout his awards at concerts, shows, and the CMT awards. Hank does live here in Paris but he also has places in Montana, Alabama, and Florida if they ever want to vacation. Hank is well known around Paris, TN. He usually is very involved in the community and helps out with local events and he is very involved with his

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