hank williams jr

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?

Sam Williams is the son of Hank Williams, Jr. and is beginning his journey to becoming a country star is his own right. He stopped by the Big D and Bubba studio to introduce himself to us.

He's asking for its return, "no questions asked."

Now more than ever there is a general acceptance of the use of the drug across the genre.

Hunting and fishing go hand in hand with country music, country boys and country girls.

Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen.

CMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.

Hank Williams Jr.'s Monday Night Football anthem will return in 2017. Once again the country legend will shout "Are you ready for some football?" to open the weekly game, now on ESPN.

On Aug. 8, 1975, Williams Jr. had a near-fatal accident when he fell more than 440 feet while climbing Ajax Peak in Montana.

They have known the pain they sing about.

Tragedy can strike anyone, from a neighbor next door to family members to some of the biggest superstars in the world.

Not every celebrity chooses to keep politics and their public life separate.