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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 [...]

Alabama Bill Moves to Assume Ownership of Hank Williams' Gravesite

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:30:13 +0000

A pending bill before the Alabama Legislature would empower the capital city of Montgomery to take over ownership of the cemetery where legendary country music pioneer Hank Williams is buried. The singer died in West Virginia on Jan. 1, 1953 at the age of 29. He is buried in Montgomery in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, [...]

Hank Williams Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:30 +0000

2013 marks 90 years since the birth of country legend Hank Williams and 60 years since his tragic death. While he didn't live to see 30, the indelible mark he left on the genre is indisputable. Now, the Hank Williams Estate, which is overseen by his children Jett and Hank Williams, Jr., is making over 200 live performance recordings available to movie houses, TV production companies and ad agencies.

Jason Aldean Shrugs Off 'Weird' Hank Williams Jr. Incident

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:00:11 +0000

Count Jason Aldean as one Hank Williams Jr. fan who understands his peculiarities. The ‘Tattoos on This Town’ singer says that the country legend’s sudden departure from the stage during the CMT taping of their ‘Artists of the Year’ duet on Tuesday night was surprising, but not offensive.

Country Legends Band Together For Relief Effort

The Web Guy — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:17:04 +0000

Hank Williams, Jr., Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Ronnie Dunn and Trace Adkins, and many others all took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee last night at Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert. Appearing by video where Nicole Kidman, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Lopez and U.S. President Barack Obama.