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Choctaw Casino & Resort
The honky tonk legend Hank Williams Jr. is making his way to Durant, Oklahoma this fall! He’s taking his 45 Years of Family Tradition tour to the Choctaw Grand Theater on Saturday 23rd November 2024. Hank Williams Jr. has been disrupting the country circuit since his breakthrough smash hit "Family Tradition" hit the airwaves in 1979. Along the way, the country sensation has cooked up his own sound, blending the swagger of outlaw country with the thundering beats of country-rock. Hank Williams Jr’s distinct brand of Southern-fried songs has clinched him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. With this incredibly popular tour coming in celebration of 45 years since the debut of “Family Tradition,” you’ll be sure to dance the night away to some of your all time favorite tunes! What are you waiting for?! Mark your calendars for the Saturday 23rd November 2024, secure your spot now, and grab your cowboy hat for the event of the year!
As the only son of the legendary Hank Williams, the honky tonk sensation has always sung from the heart about his roots. Recording songs since he was just a kid, Hank Williams Jr. has become a mainstay on the Billboard's country Top Ten. In 1979, he shook the country scene to its core when he dropped his commercial breakthrough hit "Family Tradition." His music was so iconic that it shaped the sound of country music in the 20th century, and this smash hit single helped the sensation carve up his own great legacy. Over the years, Hank Williams Jr. blended the swagger of outlaw country with the thundering beats of country-rock, cooking up his own distinctive Southern-fried brand. Not long after he debuted with "Family Tradition," the bawdy, rowdy country sensation clinched multiple Top Ten Country singles, with eight climbing to the coveted number one spot. In the 80s, fan favorite hits included "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)," Monday Night Football theme tune "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" and the beloved slowburner "A Country Boy Can Survive."
Fast forward to the new millennium and the hitmaker is still as popular as ever. In 2020, Hank Williams Jr. was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2022, he released Rich White Honky Blues. This is his fifty-fourth studio album (yes, 54th!!), and boasts down-and-dirty blues jams like "Call Me Thunderhead," “Fireman Ring the Bell,” and “I Like It When It's Stormy.” Although it’s no secret that Hank Williams Jr. has crafted his own signature style over the years, the star continues to pay tribute to his talented father. This tour comes in celebration of 45 years since the iconic debut of “Family Tradition.” Depending on the night, the trek will feature a number of world-renowned opening acts, including Charley Crockett, Whiskey Myers, and Neal McCoy. This is an event you can’t afford to miss! It will be jam-packed with all your favorite songs like “To Love Somebody,” “We Can Work It All Out,” and “Old Flame, New Fire.” Book your tickets now to secure your spot!
Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant, Durant, Oklahoma, 74701, US