Daily entertainment news covering Hank Williams Sr. en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/17/celebrity_birthdays_september_130 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 137191@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to:

Actress Cassandra Peterson aka "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" (1951)

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Heart attacks. Plane crashes. Car crashes. Drug overdoses. Murder. Over the years, these have become some of the most common causes of the often shocking deaths in the music industry. On a lighter note, some might argue that even ham sandwiches have been involved.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/15/hank_williams_jr_releases_new_album_127_1 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 126618@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hank Williams Jr. has been a walking embodiment of American music for three generations of fans. As a youngster, he sang his father's songs, carrying forward country's richest legacy.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/16/patty_loveless_records_stevie_nicks_song Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:29:15 EST Entertainment News 98261@http://www.starpulse.com/news NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Patty Loveless has found inspiration from a queen of classic rock: Stevie Nicks.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/30/hank_williams_iii_to_release_damn_right__21 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST Entertainment News 96952@http://www.starpulse.com/news Don't look for any apologies on Damn Right Rebel Proud, the upcoming sixth album from Hank Williams III. Filled with a self-described "Jekyll and Hyde" mix of disturbingly dark stuff and "good ol' country,"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/20/billy_bob_thornton_and_the_boxmasters_to_10 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST Entertainment News 83943@http://www.starpulse.com/news Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, composed of W.R. 'Bud' Thornton (drums, vocals/background vocals), J.D. Andrew (electric/acoustic guitars, bass, background vocals) and Mike Butler (electric guitar, lap steel, dobro),

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/17/celebrity_birthdays_september_53 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 59568@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to singer Jennifer Pena (1983), Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau (1979), "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis (1975), Red "Power Ranger" Austin St. John (1975), NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (1975), NBA star Rasheed Wallace (1974), singer Anastacia (1968), rapper Doug E. Fresh (1966),

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/12/sparkle_aamp_twang_exhibit_traces_marty_ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:54:37 EST Entertainment News 51293@http://www.starpulse.com/news NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Depending on how you look at it, Marty Stuart is either a genius for saving all those cowboy boots, rhinestone suits and flashy string ties, or he's a pack rat with a taste for garish clothes.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/21/the_white_stripes_pay_their_country_dues Mon, 21 May 2007 09:50:46 EST Entertainment News 43429@http://www.starpulse.com/news The White Stripes paid tribute to country's king and queens during their first U.S. live show since December 2005 on Friday night by adding Hank Williams, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn tunes to their set list. The gig at Nashville, Tennessee's Cannery Ballroom, sold out in just six minutes when tickets went on sale on Thursday after being announced on the duo's website.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/12/rhino_records_tunes_up_and_polishes_dwig_17 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:57:00 EST Entertainment News 18544@http://www.starpulse.com/news Seemingly too traditional for Nashville's music establishment at the time, Dwight Yoakam moved to Los Angeles in 1977, whereby the early 80s his captivating performances at the Palomino Club, Club Lingerie, Hong Kong Cafe and other Hollywood venues earned him and his band-the Babylonian Cowboys-a loyal following among California's burgeoning cowpunk scene.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/17/celebrity_birthdays_september_17 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:00:58 EST Entertainment News 15416@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to singer Jennifer Pena (1983), Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau (1979), "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis (1975), Red "Power Ranger" Austin St. John (1975), NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (1975), NBA star Rasheed Wallace (1974), singer Anastacia (1968), rapper Doug E. Fresh (1966), "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer (1965), "Moulin Rouge" director Baz Luhrmann (1962), King's X guitarist Ty Tabor (1961), comedienne Rita Rudner (1956), actor Charles Martinet (1955), actress Cassandra Peterson (1951), "Three's Company" star John Ritter (1948; d. 2003), "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" author Ken Kesey (1935), singer/actress Dorothy Loudon (1933; d. 2003), "The Graduate" actress Anne Bancroft (1931; d. 2005), actor Roddy McDowall (1928; d. 1998), and country legend Hank Williams (1923; d. 1953).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/05/hank_williams_jr_goes_to_court_to_face_a Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:35:56 EST Entertainment News 5242@http://www.starpulse.com/news Country star Hank Williams Jr. will appear in court today on charges of assaulting a 19-year-old waitress in a hotel bar last month. Holly Hornbeak alleges the singer cursed her, tried to kiss her and lifted her in a chokehold, according to Shelby County Sheriff spokesman Steve Shular.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/26/hank_williams_jr_gets_rights_to_father_s Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:36:07 EST Entertainment News 2269@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled the heirs of the late country legend Hank Williams own the rights to a collection of rare and live vintage recordings the country/folk legend made for radio broadcasts. The decision ends a lengthy court battle between Williams' son Hank Williams Jr. and Polygram Records bosses, who claimed they had the rights to the recordings.

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