Hank Williams Jr. says it was nothing but love that inspired the title of his new album, Rich White Honky Blues. Love, and a popular 1970s NBC sitcom. Show Rich White Honky Blues (June 17) is a collection of blues covers, most of them recorded in a single take with producer Dan Auerbach (the Black Keys) and a legendary band of blues musicians. There are three original songs that Williams Jr. tells Taste of Country he had no trouble writing for the project: "S--t, no. I am a Williams, you know?" Songs from Lightnin' Hopkins, R.L. Burnside, Muddy Waters and more form the core of the album, and while some themes and lyrics would certainly surprise country fans today — ".44 Special Blues," for example, is about shooting an unfaithful woman — the man who goes by Thunderhead Hawkins when he's singing the blues says the songs definitely hold the test of time. "The hell they won't," Williams says with an icy glare. "You say, 'I can't help it if I'm still in love with you'? That's forever. You say, 'You better get some insurance on my baby'? That's forever. 'Georgia women, shake 'em on down'? That's forever. My a-- culture s--t. Good music is good music. That's one of the greatest things in here. There's no political s--t, zero! None! Thunderhead don't sing about political s--t. Don't give a s--t about it. This ain't Hank Jr., this is Thunderhead Hawkins, brother." The full Taste of Country Nights, On Demand interview with Hank Jr. can be found below (or anywhere great podcasts are found). As for what inspired the album name? Williams flatly credits actor and comedian Redd Foxx, whom he refers to as Redd Sanford as a sort of hat tip to his most famous role (as Fred Sanford) in the sitcom Sanford and Sons. The two men met in Las Vegas one time. Williams says he was only a teenager. attachment-rich white honky blues cover art Easy Eye Soundloading... "He sat down at the table and he started telling my mother how he knew and loved all of daddy's songs and his mother had them all," the country icon, now 73, tells host Evan Paul. "It just blew my mind ... It's something I never forgot and then when I wrote this song I thought about him on that show and, (impersonating) 'Lamont! Why you hanging out with all those old rich white honkies for?'" "That's exactly where it came from, folks. It's love. It ain't nothing but pure love." Highlights — including an unbelievable Johnny Cash story — and more from Willliams' interview can be found in the video above. These Artists Prove Traditional Country Is Alive and WellThese 23 modern country singers prove that traditional country is alive and well. Cody Johnson, Justin Moore, Aaron Watson and newcomers like Triston Marez and Lauren Mascitti are staying true to country music's roots. Scroll down to find an artist you'll love. Hank Williams Jr. just announced his next musical project: a hill country blues album titled Rich White Honky Blues. The 12-song track list includes a few Williams originals as well as covers of songs by Robert Johnson, Lightinin' Hopkins, R.L.
Burnside, Muddy Waters and more. Williams recorded Rich White Honky Blues live with an all-star band, produced by Dan Auerbach of the rock duo the Black Keys. It's set for release on June 17. ".44 Special Blues" dropped on Thursday (March 24) alongside the album announcement. It all comes just two days after the country icon's wife of 31 years died. Mary Jane Thomas
died in Jupiter, Fla., at age 58 from what the family is describing as a blood clot following a medical procedure. The press release notes that the 2021 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee considered delaying the announcement and release, but he ultimately decided not to because music brings solace. A band known to fans of North Mississippi juke joint blues recorded the new album with Williams. Kenny Brown, Eric Deaton and Kinney Kimbrough are the core of the band, with the Grammy-winning Auerbach at the helm. Longtime fans who know him as Thunderhead Hawkins will recognize one of the songs in the tracklisting below. Rich White Honky Blues is Williams' 57th studio album, and first since It's About Time in 2016. It's slated for release via Easy Eye Sound. attachment-rich white honky blues cover art Easy Eye Soundloading... Hank Williams Jr., Rich White Honky Blues Track List: 1. ".44 Special Blues" PICTURES: See Inside NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart's Incredible $30 Million EstateNASCAR driver Tony Stewart is selling his massive estate in rural Indiana, and pictures show a one-of-a-kind property that is both rustic and luxurious. Stewart's 6-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom, 19,714-square-foot residence in Columbus, Ind., sits on 415 acres of woods with a 9-acre stocked lake. There's a two-story waterfall and trout stream in the entry hall, and the massive great room also boasts an 8700-gallon freshwater aquarium. Other interior amenities of the jaw-dropping property include a bowling alley, game area, golf simulator room and a lighted onyx bar. The property also features a large guest house and a workshop, and the entire property is a licensed hunting preserve that's rife with elk, deer and turkey. The property's $30 million price tag makes it the most expensive residence in the state of Indiana. More From Taste of CountryDoes Hank Williams Jr have a new album out?Hank Williams Jr. has been one of country music's truest outlaws for over half a century now but at his core, the 72-year-old legend is the bluesman, Thunderhead Hawkins.
Is Hank Jr still making music?Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the son of country musician Hank Williams.
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. Did Hank Williams Jr Wife pass?Hank Williams Jr.'s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, died after cosmetic surgery, autopsy reveals. Hank Williams Jr.'s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, died after undergoing an elective cosmetic surgery, reports from Florida's Palm Beach County medical examiner reveal.
Is Hank 3 still making music?He released his last record in 2013, and played his last live performance the following year.
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