Hank Williams

Award-winning actor Tom Hiddleston will play Hank Williams in his upcoming biopic, 'I Saw the Light.'

It's been 61 years since Hank Williams passed away, but a collection of never--before-released songs by the country music legend, 'The Garden Spot Programs, 1950,' will be available next month from Omnivore Recordings.

Hank Williams, Jr.'s latest album includes a collaboration with one of country music's most beloved icons, Merle Haggard. The two sang together on Haggard's 1980 hit, 'I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink,' and have now released a video for the classic tune.

ABC via Getty Images The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

The off-camera winners for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards are being bestowed upon the industry's best musicians, songwriters and artists. The honors include the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award for trailblazers of the genre, the Crystal Milestone Award for remarkable achievement, the Gene Weed Special Achievement Awards for unprecedented, unique individual feats, and the Jim Reeves Int

The Boot rounds up today's (Jan. 25) country music news headlines from around the web. Sheryl Crow sang "Easy," her debut country single, for the first time Thursday night (Jan. 24) on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." (Watch her performance below...

Jason Kempin, Getty Images While most country stars are keeping mum about tomorrow's (Nov. 6) election, there are a few voicing their opinions. When it comes to country music and politics, though, it appears the few stars who are sharing their voices are doing so for the right, with the exception of Willie Nelson.

"Loud and Rowdy" is the fitting title of Hank Williams Jr.'s new political radio show. The impassioned Republican will host three two-hour broadcasts leading up to the presidential election, airing his notoriously uncensored opinions on the Obama-Romney showdown, as well as giving news updates and, of course, playing a little music...

Hank Williams, Jr. has never been shy about his distaste for Democrats, and now his comments have infuriated a Hollywood star on the left side of the political fence. Actor Alec Baldwin has taken to Twitter to criticize the country legend for his outspoken and arguably outrageous comments about President Obama...

Blaster Records While many listeners will be drawn to the more politically-charged songs Hank Williams Jr. delivers on his new album Old School, New Rules, that could mean missing out on some of the coolest and most important tunes on the lyrically and musically diverse project...