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Original Drifting Cowboys Member Braxton Schuffert Dead at 97

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:23 +0000

Braxton Schuffert, who was an original member of Hank Williams‘ backing band the Drifting Cowboys, has died. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the musician passed away Friday (April 26) in the hospital following an extended illness. He was 97 years old. Schuffert may be unknown to many country fans, but he holds an important place [...]

Janelle Arthur Wows the Judges With the Hank Williams Classic 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:35:30 +0000

22-year-old country singer Janelle Arthur progressed to the next round during Hollywood Week on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (Feb 13), performing the Hank Williams classic ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’ to universal praise from the judges. Arthur first impressed the judges at her audition in Charlotte, singing Keith Urban‘s ‘Where the Blacktop Ends.’ Nicki [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. to Pay Tribute to Dad With Brad Paisley Duet at CMT Music Awards

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:01 +0000

With the bevy of country stars set to perform during tomorrow’s (June 6) 2012 CMT Music Awards live telecast, show producers seem rather excited about the performance from one of country music’s living legends, Hank Williams, Jr. The member of the country music’s royal family will take the stage to pay tribute to his father, Hank Williams, who was one of the most iconic artists in county music history.

Hank Williams, Jr. to Release 'Old School, New Rules' July 10

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:00:46 +0000

Hank Williams, Jr. has set a release date for his latest studio album, ‘Old School, New Rules.’ The new tunes — the entertainer’s first studio effort since his 2009 album ’127 Rose Avenue’ — will hit store shelves and digital retailers on July 10. “I’m excited about this new album,” Williams says of the project [...]

Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr. + More Join 2012 CMT Awards Performance Lineup

Megan Pacella — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:00:03 +0000

Last week, the CMT Awards announced the beginnings of a performance lineup for the 2012 show. The original bill was already pretty stellar, as it includes big names like Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney on the roster. But the performance schedule got quite a bit sweeter when a few country icons and future country legends joined the ticket.