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Hank Williams Jr. Biography
Alternatively known as Bocephus, Hank Williams Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and musician widely recognized as the country sensation known for his hit song, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” which was the opening theme for Monday Night Football from 1989 to 2011.
He’s also known for his musical style, often considered a mixture of Southern rock, blues, and country. For over 50 years, Williams has received many awards and distinctions including 8 Grammy Awards, 25 Country Music Academy, 11 Country Music Association, and 4 Emmy Awards.
Williams is also remembered as the son of the late country music pioneer Hank Williams, Jett Williams’ half-brother, the father of two famous singers, Hank Williams III and Holly Williams, and a late daughter named Katherine Williams-Dunning who died in a car accident Saturday night in Tennessee on June 13, 2020.
Hank Williams Jr. Age, Birthday, Nickname, Bio & Wiki
Celebrated Name | Hank Williams Jr. |
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Age | 71 Years |
Nickname | Bocephus |
Birth Name | Randall Hank Williams |
Birth Date | 26th May, 1949 |
Gender | Male |
Profession | Country Music Singer |
Birth Nation | United States |
Place Of Birth | Shreveport, Louisiana |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Famous For | His hit song, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” which served as the opening theme for Monday Night Football from 1989 to 2011. |
Best Known For | Son of late country music legend Hank Williams. |
Father | Hank Williams |
Mother | Audrey Williams |
Siblings | 2(half-siblings) |
Brothers | Jett Williams |
Sisters | Lycretia Williams |
High School | John Overton High School |
Career Start | In 1964 with his recording debut with “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”. |
Marital Status | Married |
Married Date | 1990 |
Spouse | Gwen Yeargain(1971-1977), Becky White(1977-1983), Mary Jane Thomas(1990-present) |
Children | 5 |
Son | Shelton Hank Williams and Sam Williams |
Daughter | Hilary Williams, Holy Williams and Katherine Williams-Dunning(1993-2020) |
Net Worth | $60 million |
Body Build/Type | Average |
Height | 5ft. 11inch.(1.80m) |
Weight | 94 kg |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Religion | Christianity |
Hank Williams Jr. Education
- John Overton High School
Hank Williams Jr. Career
- Country Music Singer
Before Fame
At a young age, he followed in the footsteps of his late father and began singing when he was 8 years old.
Hank Williams Jr. Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Hank Williams Jr. is a Country Music Singer. His height is 5 feet and 11 inches. His weight is 94 kg. His body measurements are not confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Hank Williams Jr. Songs & Discography
- Your Cheatin’ Heart (1964)
- Connie Francis and Hank Williams Jr. Sing Great Country Favorites (1964)
- Ballads of the Hills and Plains (1965)
- Blues My Name (1965)
- A Time to Sing (1967)
- Songs My Father Left Me (1969)
- Luke the Drifter Jr. Vol. 2 (1969)
- Live at Cobo Hall (1969)
- Sunday Morning (1969)
- One Night Stands (1971)
- After You, Pride’s Not Hard to Swallow (1973)
- Hank Williams Jr. and Friends (1975)
- The New South (1977)
- Family Tradition (1979)
- Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (1979)
- Habits Old and New (1980)
- Rowdy (1981)
- The Pressure Is On (1981)
- High Notes (1982)
- Strong Stuff (1983)
- Man of Steel (1983)
- Major Moves (1984)
- Five-O (1985)
- Montana Cafe (1986)
- Hank Live (1987)
- Born to Boogie (1987)
- Wild Streak (1988)
- Lone Wolf (1990)
- Pure Hank (1991)
- Maverick (1992)
- Out of Left Field (1993)
- Hog Wild (1995)
- A.K.A. Wham Bam Sam (1996)
- Three Hanks: Men with Broken Hearts (1996)
- Stormy (1999)
- The Almeria Club Recordings (2002)
- I’m One of You (2003)
- 127 Rose Avenue (2009)
- Old School New Rules (2012)
- It’s About Time (2016)
Hank Williams Jr. Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Award[citation needed] |
2017 | No. 50 in Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time | Rolling Stone[30] |
2007 | Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee | Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame |
2007 | CMT Giants | CMT |
2007 | Tennessean of the Year | Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame |
2006 | Johnny Cash Visionary Award | CMT Music Awards |
2003 | No. 20 in CMT’s 40 Greatest Men of Country Music | CMT |
1994 | Composed Theme | Emmy |
1993 | Composed Theme | Emmy |
1992 | Composed Theme | Emmy |
1991 | Composed Theme | Emmy |
1990 | Video of the Year – There’s a Tear in My Beer | TNN/Music City News |
1990 | Vocal Collaboration of the Year – There’s a Tear in My Beer | TNN/Music City News |
1989 | Video of the Year – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Academy of Country Music |
1989 | Song of the Year nomination – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Academy of Country Music |
1989 | Single Record of the Year nomination – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Academy of Country Music |
1989 | Entertainer of the Year | Academy of Country Music |
1989 | Music Video of the Year – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Country Music Association |
1989 | Vocal Event of the Year – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Country Music Association |
1989 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals – There’s a Tear in My Beer | Grammy Awards |
1988 | Entertainer of the Year | Academy of Country Music |
1988 | Video of the Year – Young Country | Academy of Country Music |
1988 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1988 | Male Vocalist of the Year nomination | Country Music Association |
1988 | Album of the Year – Born to Boogie | Country Music Association |
1988 | Entertainer of the Year | Country Music Association |
1988 | Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male nomination – Born to Boogie | Grammy Awards |
1987 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1987 | Song of the Year nomination – Born to Boogie | Academy of Country Music |
1987 | Single Record of the Year nomination – Born to Boogie | Academy of Country Music |
1987 | Entertainer of the Year | Academy of Country Music |
1987 | Album of the Year nomination – Born to Boogie | Academy of Country Music |
1987 | Entertainer of the Year | Country Music Association |
1987 | Music Video of the Year – My Name Is Bocephus | Country Music Association |
1987 | Male Vocalist of the Year nomination | Country Music Association |
1987 | Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male nomination – Ain’t Misbehavin | Grammy Awards |
1986 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1986 | Entertainer of the Year nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1986 | Male Vocalist of the Year nomination | Country Music Association |
1985 | Music Video of the Year – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight | Country Music Association |
1985 | Male Vocalist of the Year nomination | Country Music Association |
1985 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1985 | Single Record of the Year nomination – I’m for Love | Academy of Country Music |
1985 | Entertainer of the Year nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1985 | Album of the Year nomination – Five-O | Academy of Country Music |
1985 | Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male nomination – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight | Grammy Awards |
1985 | Grammy Award for Best Country Song nomination – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight | Grammy Awards |
1984 | Video of the Year – All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight | Academy of Country Music |
1984 | Album of the Year nomination – Man of Steel | Academy of Country Music |
1984 | Entertainer of the Year nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1983 | Entertainer of the Year nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1982 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1981 | Top Male Vocalist nomination | Academy of Country Music |
1980 | Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male nomination – Family Tradition | Grammy Awards |
1966 | Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Album nomination – Father and son: Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. | Grammy Awards |
1965 | Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Album nomination – Hank Williams Jr. Sings the Songs of Hank Williams | Grammy Awards |
Association
He and Merle Haggard recorded songs.
Hank Williams Jr. Famous for?
- A country superstar, musician, songwriter.
- The son of late country music legend Hank Williams.
Hank Williams Jr. Net Worth
Hank Williams Jr. is an Country Music Singer. The main and primary source of his income comes from Singing. Let’s check how rich Hank Williams Jr. is in 2020?
Net Worth 2020 | $60 million |
Annual Salary | Unknown |
Income Source | Primary Income source Singing(profession) |
Hank Williams Jr. Twitter
- Twitter – @HankWilliamsJr.
Hank Williams Jr. Instagram
- Instagram – @HankWilliamsJr.
Hank Williams Jr. FaceBook
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HankWilliamsJr./
FAQ’s
What nationality is Hank Williams Jr.?
American.
What age is Hank Williams Jr.?
71 Years (26th May, 1949).
What is Hank Williams Jr. Net worth?
$60 million