Country music royalty and rock rebel — Hank Jr. and Kid Rock have one of those unlikely but genuinely tight friendships that fans love. They first connected years ago when Kid Rock showed up to one of Hank Jr.’s shows already knowing all his songs, and that mutual respect sparked something real. Over time they became close — so close that Hank Jr. has called Kid Rock like family and even jokingly referred to him as his “rebel son.”
The two have also teamed up musically, most notably on the gritty, fun duet “Redneck Paradise” on Kid Rock’s Rebel Soul album, where their big voices and bigger personalities make for classic Southern rock-country energy.
Outside the studio, they share a love of hunting, fishing, and just hanging out — proving that their friendship goes beyond music into real life brotherhood…
Here’s two songs for you…
🎶 “Redneck Paradise” – Kid Rock (feat. Hank Williams Jr.) Album: Rebel Soul Album Released: 2012
🎵 “The ‘F’ Word” – Hank Williams Jr. Album: The Almeria Club Recordings Album Released: January 8, 2002
The F Word song does not use the F Word… it’s actually Anti-F Word… so enjoy 😁
One thing I noticed growing up as a Hank fan — and still notice today — is that he’s known by a handful of songs that went full mainstream.. and people grabbed onto them… ones like… All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.. Family Tradition.. A Country Boy Can Survive… and a few others.
He kind of got labeled by those songs — like that’s all he’s about. But man… nothing could be further from the truth.
Once you dig in.. you find so much more — beautiful love songs… raw.. well-written.. poetic ones… many are deep… magnificent… also his voice is amazing on so many… in a way you don’t really hear on his more popular ones… real depth that never got the same spotlight.
Today’s picks…
🎶 “Montana Café” • Title track of the album Montana Cafe • Released: 1986
🎶 “Whiskey on Ice” • from the album High Notes • Released: 1982
Hope you enjoy this little dive into the deeper cuts…
Hey yall… so I have two great Hank songs for you today… both are among my favorites…
🤠 “Old Nashville Cowboys” Year Released: 1979 Album: Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound
🎶 “Always Loving You” Year Released: 1979 Album: Family Tradition
Here’s a cool fact… in 1988 my best friend passed away… and we received an autographed picture that read “sorry to hear about Joey…” signed by Hank… thought that was so great… the song Always Loving You… always reminds me of those days and my friend…
This is my first faith song post.. I’ve already changed my mind like 5 times this week on what to start off with… I decided to go easy starting out..
Shane & Shane are just incredible.. there music is among my favorites.. they are special.. they’ve been around for like 25 years.. the songs and the lyrics are top shelf.. and not so mainstream…
This first video is a beautiful short instrumental interlude.. followed by the featured song “Holiday” from the album “Pages” 2007… this album is on my all-time best list.. every song on it is awesome…
Also.. a side note.. the way these two guys harmonize together… is magical.. Shane Barnard & Shane Everett are their names.. Barnard is the front man and plays guitar and sings lead.. and Everett.. aka E.. he sings back up.. and he is maybe my favorite singer.. you should hear him hit the highs.. it’s just special..
Reflection
A pause. A song. A feeling.
You decide the rest.
Psalm 98:1 💯💥🎶☝️ “Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things.”