Hank Williams Jr, Bocephus

Hank Williams Jr. is a famous singer and songwriter of America. Also, he is a widely recognized musician as well who is known for his hit song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.” This song was so popular and appraised that it became the opening theme for “Monday Night Football,” from the year 1989 to the year 2011. He is also highly popular for his unique music musical style, including a variety of musical styles such as southern rock, blues, and country music. William is also known for winning several recognized and highly prestigious awards.

Well, how well do you know about Hank Williams Jr? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Hank Williams Jr’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Hank Williams to date.

Biography and Early Life

Hank was born into a famous and well-renowned family who was quite influential back in the 20th century. His father was the country music legend Hank Williams. However, due to heart failure in the year 1953, his father passed away just at the age of 27.

After his father’s death in the year 1953, his mother decided to raise him. It is known that even before his father passed away, his parents faced a lot of problems in their marriage life, and therefore, they decided to get divorced in the year 1952, which is a few months earlier than the death day of Hank’s father.

Hank is known as the eldest son of the family, and he decided to follow his father’s footstep and started preparing himself to be a musician, just like his father. He got interested in the field of music when he was eight years old. From his interviews, it is revealed that he was interested in the theme of “Merle Haggard,” “Johnny Cash,” “Fats Domino,” and others.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Hank Williams Jr in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Hank Williams’s age is 72 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 26 May 1949. Though, he is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 201 lbs in Pound and 94kg in Kilograms.

Education

Hank received his high school education from John Overton High School, which is in Nashville. It is known that during the musical class of the high school, he used to bring his guitar in the school and used to play for his friends. Not much is known regarding college education of Hank.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Hank had done two marriages earlier before his 3rd marriage with Mary Jane Thomas. Hank married Mary in the year 1990, and the couple is happily married.

They have four kids- Shelton Hank Williams, Sam Williams, Hilary Williams, Holy Williams, Katherine Williams-Dunning. Katherine had passed away when she was 27 in a car crash in the year 2020.

Is Hank Williams Jr. Gay?

Hank is married to Mary Jane Thomas from the year 1990, and they are happily married. Moreover, the couple has four kids. So, Hank is not gay.

Professional Career

Hank debuted in the music world through his album, which was called “Hank Williams Jr. and Friends,” which he released in the year 1975. He released this album while collaborating with some Southern rock musicians such as Waylon Jennings, Toy Caldwell, and Charlie Daniels.

In the year 1977, Hank recorded and released several songs such as “One Night Stands” and “The New South. “

Hank was highly popular back in the 1980s, and this made him release several hit music albums such as “Family Tradition,” “Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound,” “Habits Old And New,” “Rowdy,” “The Pressure Is On,” “High Notes.”

Back in the 1980s and the 1990s, Hank is known to release all about 21 albums, 18 studio and three compilations, all of which received a gold certification by the RIAA. Moreover, many of his songs have accepted a position at the “Top 10 singles” on the Billboard country charts. He has received eight number-one singles for 44 songs, including a total of 10 songs at number one single.

In the year 1982, his songs were so famous that simultaneously his nine albums received a position on the Billboard charts.

Hank received the title of “Entertainer Of The Year.” He received it from the Country Music Association.

He released his 40th album called “Born To Boogie,” which got a platinum certification and received colossal popularity and significant success. This album is known to be a blend of Blues, country music, and Southern rock.

Awards

• In the year 2007, Hank got his name inducted at the “Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame.”
• His name was also inducted at the “Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame.”

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Hank Williams Jr. in 2021

As of 2021, Hank Williams has a net worth of approximately $200 thousand. His massive career in the field of music made his net worth increase. Being the son of celebrity parents, he made them proud enough to make his own name in the industry.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• In 1983, a film that is semi-autobiographical was released, which was named “Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story.” This story portrays the life of Hank Williams Jr.

Just like his father, Hank Williams Jr. also became a legend in the field of music. He has delivered so many hit albums and songs that people loved and respected him. He is popularly known by his stage name “Bocephus,” he mainly mastered in southern rock, blues and country songs.