The Troubled Life of Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams Jr. has accomplished many things throughout his lifetime as a
country singer, songwriter, and performer. The lyrics in his songs catch your attention
because of his rock-and-roll and country music style. Hank Williams Jr., a troubled man
who flirted with drugs and alcohol found his calling in life after his father's death and his
own near death experience. His songs are opinionated with energetic and emotional
terminology that most people can relate to.
Hank Williams Jr. was born on May 26, 1949 in Shreveport and is still living and
sharing his country music today ( Williams 129). Hank had a large family because he was
married, then got divorced, and then married his second wife, Becky White. He has four
children between his two wives, Shelton, Hilary, Holly, and Lycrecia (LaBlanc 243).
Hank's father was Hank Williams Sr. and his mother, Audrey Williams. Hank didn't
receive an education because of dropping out of high school (Kilgore 2). Hanks
occupation consists of being a country singer, songwriter, and performer. He travels
around the globe to share his country music with his fans. Hank has been writing music
ever since his father had died and he has taken over in his fathers' footsteps in life at the
age of 8. At the age of 11, Williams made his debut on the "Grand Ole Opry" (Kilgore 2).
Hank has received many honors and accolades because of his music talent. Throughout
the 1980s Hank Jr. dominated the country music industry. He is the holder of 24 gold, 10
platinum, and 1 double platinum albums. He also received Entertainer of the Year Award
from the Country Music Association 2 times. Also, he won a Grammy for "There's a
Tear in My Beer" which was a duet with his father Hank Williams Sr. To add to all of
these others honors he earned the first
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