Profile
Famous as :
Country music singerBirth Name :
Randall Hank WilliamsBirth Date :
May 26, 1949Birth Place :
Shreveport, Louisiana, USASpouse :
Gwen Yeargain, Becky White, Mary Jane Williams (July 1, 1990 - Feb 17, 2007)Claim to fame :
Album "Born to Boogie" (1987)
Hank Williams to Be Inducted to Music City Hall of Fame
April 11, 2008 03:04:392008 Music City Hall of Fame has announced a fresh batch of music icons that will grace the path of their 'Music Mile' this year. Those taking the fourth class induction which is presented by Gibson guitar are Hank Williams who is the father of Hank Williams Jr., Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Steven Curtis Chapman among others.
The induction ceremony will take place at Nashville's Hall of Fame Park on Sunday, April 20 at 3 P.M., with sponsorship by Great American Country (GAC). It will involve the unveiling of a sidewalk in commemoration of the artists. Public are welcomed to attend the event for free.
Country Star Hank Williams Jr. Files for Divorce
February 17, 2007 01:02:28
Hank Williams Jr. files for divorce. The country-recording artist has filed for divorce from Mary Jane Williams, his wife of 16 years, claiming she has a problem with addiction.
In a statement released Friday Feb 16th through his publicist, Kirt Webster, the star said "Today is one of the toughest days in my life. All families experience difficulties; I hope everyone will respect our privacy during this time."
Winners of the 2006 CMT
April 11, 2006 03:04:57
Looking upon the achievement she's reached by now on, Carrie Underwood indeed worth for two thumbs up. Not only scores great in American Idol, she also scores double at the 2006 Country Music Television (CMT) awards show Monday April 10th, 2006. Brought home the Female Video of the Year award, the singer also nabbed the Breakthrough Video of the Year prize as well, both for "Jesus, Take the Wheel".
Meanwhile, fellow musician Keith Urban won Video of the Year award for "Better Life" and Brad Paisley's "When I Get Where I'm Going" was chosen as the Most Inspiring Video of the Year. Kenny Chesney won the Male Video of the Year for his "Who You'd Be Today" and Hank Williams Jr. won the Johnny Cash Visionary award.
Hank Williams Jr. Surrendered to Police
April 05, 2006 10:04:04
Hank Williams Jr. surrendered to police in Memphis on Tuesday April 4th, 2006 to face an assault charge involving a waitress, so officials said. The country star is accused of harassing Holly Hornbeak as she was waiting tables at the Peabody Hotel lobby bar shortly after midnight on March 18.
In her claim the waitress alleged that Williams cursed her out, then lifted her off the ground and put her in a choke hold in an attempt to kiss her. Williams was then released without bond and ordered to appear in court on Wednesday to face a charge of assault to commit bodily harm.
A Waitress Accused Hank Williams of Harassing Her
March 23, 2006 10:03:23
Music artist Hank Williams Jr. is facing a legal battle after a 19-year-old waitress has accused him of harassing her in a Memphis hotel bar. The prosecutor named Holly Hornbeak, according to a police report, alleged that around midnight Saturday the country superstar swore at her, tried to kiss her and lifted her in a chokehold.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday at the Peabody Hotel, where Williams had been staying while his daughters are being treated in a Memphis hospital for injuries they suffered in a car crash. While authorities are investigating the incident, Williams himself had no comment.
