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New details are emerging about the circumstances surrounding Mary Jane Thomas’s tragic death.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Trisha Yearwood will be the inaugural recipient of CMT’s June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, as well as performing a new song, on the “CMT Music Awards” telecast, airing live April 7 on CBS. The singer will get the honor for her philanthropic work, which extends across many charities but most visibly includes two decades of involvement with Habitat for Humanity, which she’s long supported alongside husband Garth Brooks.

Eric Carmen, who was the frontman of power pop band the Raspberries before going on to solo success, has died at age 74.

RodeoHouston returns to NRG Stadium for 20 huge nights of rodeos and concerts featuring some of the biggest names in rock, pop, country, Hip-Hop, EDM, Latin and worship music.Headliners topping the bill this year include pop icons Jonas Brothers, rising Latin singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo, party starters Major Lazer, rock veterans Nickelback and Hip-Hop legend 50 Cent.They’ll be joined by country stalwarts Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Hank Williams Jr., Luke Bryan and Zac Brown Band among others.Plus, Houston hometown hero Bun B will headline one night, too.“I wanted people to see that rap and the rodeo could coexist in the room with no one feeling awkward,” Bun B told Houston’s CultureMap. “We’ll look back one day and won’t even remember when there wasn’t rap at the rodeo.

Kid Rock and Jason Aldean just announced their seven-concert ‘Rock The Country Tour’ that will send them to small towns that “know how to party” from April through July 2024.“Can’t wait to bring you Rock the Country,” Kid Rock shared on Instagram. “A music festival like no other for hard working folks who love this country!”At each stop on the run, the co-headliners will put on two days worth of shows in each city along with many big name acts they’re bringing along for the ride on select dates.Just a few of the icons set to join the duo include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr., Koe Wetzel and Brantley Gilbert.That’s not all, though.They’ll also perform with Uncle Kracker, Travis Tritt, Lee Brice, Randy Houser and Big and Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson.Nelly will be there, too.And if you want to join in on the Southern-fried fun, you can grab two-day passes for all concerts as of today.Below, you’ll find all the information you need about the 2024 ‘Rock The Country Tour.’A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, five special guests set to appear and links to buy tickets can be found below.But wait, there’s more!In total, 21 artists will be joining Kid Rock and Jason Aldean on the road.

Before he could reach the height of his fame, Hank Williams Jr.'s life was nearly cut short following a tragic accident that left the musician hospitalized and fighting to survive in 1975. Now, Williams Jr. is reflecting on the incident that nearly changed his life so many decades ago.

Gordon Lightfoot, often called Canada’s greatest songwriter and known worldwide as one of the founding fathers of folk-rock, has died at age 84, a representative for his family said Monday.

As Hank Williams Jr. says at the top, “Are you ready for some Taylor Swift?”

There are two new additions to the Country Music Hall of Fame, both of whom started their music careers in different genres, Jerry Lee Lewis, who began as a rock performer, and the late Keith Whitley, who initially got his start as a bluegrass performer. Lewis, also known as "The Killer," was not present at the ceremony on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, as he was following his doctor's suggestions.

Two artists who started their careers outside of country music were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as early rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis and bluegrass performer-turned-country star Keith Whitley joined the ranks.Lewis, the 87-year-old artist nicknamed “The Killer,” was unable to attend the induction ceremony on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, due to guidance from his doctor. But his fellow country stars Hank Williams Jr.

A country music star has been found dead after being reported missing more than a week earlier. The body of Luke Bell, 32, was discovered in Tucson, Arizona, according to the New York Post, which cited the city's police department. His friend Matt Kinman, also a country artist, confirmed his death to the Saving Country Music website, saying he was found on Monday near to where he was reported missing on 20 August.

This is so sad.

Hank Williams Jr.’s late wife, Mary Jane Thomas, died on March 22 due to a "collapsed lung that was punctured during elective surgery" performed the day before in Florida. She was 58.

Hank Williams Jr.’s late wife, Mary Jane Thomas, died on March 22 due to a "collapsed lung that was punctured during elective surgery" performed the day before in Florida. She was 58.

People reports.Her cause of death was ruled accidental, according to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner.Thomas, who lived in Nashville, traveled to Jupiter, Fla., for the procedure.She was released from the facility on March 21 and taken to a recovery facility nearby. There, Thomas became unresponsive while sitting upright in bed, according to the outlet.She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.A representative for Bafitis Plastic Surgery did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.Thomas was married to singer Williams, 72, for over 30 years.

Hank Williams Jr.‘s wife Mary Jane Thomas died back in March and now her cause of death has finally been revealed.

Earlier this month, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville opened with The First Waltz – a spectacular three-day inaugural celebration live music.

Earlier this month, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville opened with The First Waltz – a spectacular three-day inaugural celebration live music.

Hank Williams Jr.’s son, Samuel Williams, is speaking out following the death of his mother, Mary Jane Thomas. In a statement to People, the 24-year-old shared insight into Thomas’ character and how Williams Jr. "fell in love" with her.

Hank William Jr‘s wife has sadly passed away.

Monday Night Football crooner raised two children – daughter Katie Williams-Dunning and son Samuel Williams.Williams-Dunning died in 2020 in a car accident in Tennessee. Her husband, Tyler Dunning, was in the vehicle and survived with critical injuries. Last month, Samuel Williams claimed in a video that his dad and his half-sister, Holly Williams, placed him in a conservatorship days after Williams-Dunning died in August 2020, which he wanted out of.words just can’t describe how bad i feel for the williams family.

Mary Jane Thomas, wife of country singer Hank Williams Jr., has died in Jupiter, Florida.

It’s a sad day for this country music star and his family.

Mary Jane Thomas, wife of country music star Hank Williams Jr., has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. Thomas was transported from Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida, to a local hospital around 5 p.m. local time Tuesday, where she was pronounced dead, a spokesperson for the area’s police department told Fox News Digital.

Sam Williams is speaking out against his dad, country singer Hank Williams Jr.

TMZ). It shows the singer holding up handwritten signs to explain his situation, telling viewers that he was placed in the conservatorship by his father, half-sister Holly Williams and an unnamed lawyer, in August of 2020 – 55 days after his sister, Katie Williams, died at 27 in a car accident.The video ends with Williams holding up a sign that plainly reads: “I want out.”Williams further expounded on the case in the video’s caption, writing: “I’ve been quiet a long time now. I want out of this, and I don’t mind people knowing.

Hank Williams Jr.'s youngest son, Sam Williams, posted a video this week claiming that his dad and his half-sister placed him in a conservatorship and he wants to get out of it. Sam posted a silent video to YouTube earlier this week showing him holding up a white piece of paper with the words, "I WANT OUT." The video has since been made private and cannot be viewed. According to reports, Williams claimed it was his father Hank, a singer and songwriter, and his half-sister Holly Williams who placed him in the conservatorship in August 2020, 55 days after his sister Katie Williams Dunning died in a car accident.

Sam Williams, son of country singer Hank Williams Jr., wants out.

ESPN is hoping that one of the architects of rock n' roll can bring some new energy to their “Monday Night Football” show with fewer fans in the stands this year.The new season starting Monday will feature a new version of Little Richard's hit “Rip It Up” featuring new instrumentals and backup vocals from the Virginia-based band Butcher Brown.The song replaces Hank Williams Jr.'s “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," which was repurposed with new lyrics like, “All my rowdy friends are

The NFL is channelling Celine Dion ahead of Thursday night’s kick-off.

Football fans won’t hear Hank Williams Jr.’s “Monday Night Football” intro this upcoming NFL season.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Country Music Hall of Fame has selected Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon as this year’s trio of inductees, it was announced Wednesday morning by the Country Music Association.Of all the Hall of Fame announcements in recent years, this particular crop may get even louder whoops and hollers than most from fans and insiders.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Facebook post, Williams-Dunning's brother, Sam Williams asked for prayers for his sister and brother-in-law. Country star Travis Tritt wrote on Twitter that the news was “heartbreaking.” “My family and I knew Katie ever since she was a kid," Tritt said.

The inaugural Born & Raised Music Festival will be held June 6-7 in Pryor, Oklahoma, and include notable artists from the outlaw, Texas and Red Dirt country music scene. Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. are scheduled as headliners for the music and camping experience, which will be held at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds.

Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. will headline the inaugural Born & Raised Music Festival, which promoter AEG Presents describes as a “new outlaw, Texas and Red Dirt country music and camping experience” taking place at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma over the weekend of June 6-7, with a pre-festival party happening on June 5.