Hank Williams Jr., the legendary country singer known for hits like “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “Family Tradition” is making headlines once again, but this time it’s not about his music.
According to a recent report, the 74-year-old icon is engaged, bringing a new chapter of love and happiness into his life.
The country singer is reportedly engaged to Brandi, who has popped up on his social media accounts throughout the past year. In the photos, the newly engaged couple can be seen enjoying outdoor activities together, such as fishing and hunting.
“Sweethearts”
In one particularly sweet Instagram post, Hank Williams Jr. couldn’t help but express his affection for Brandi, affectionately referring to them as “sweethearts.” Through these posts, fans have been granted brief insights into their romantic journey, one that largely remains concealed from the public eye.
The Country Music Hall of Famer has yet to confirm the engagement, however, Brandi has been spotted wearing a ring.
The Facebook page The Pure Hank Radio Show shared a photo of Hank Jr. and Brandi with the caption, “The newly engaged outlaw country music and southern rock legend Hank Williams, Jr. alongside his beautiful and lovely fiancé Brandi.”
PEOPLE also reported the news of Hank Jr.’s engagement on Monday morning (Sept. 11).
Previous Wife Mary Jane Thomas Passed Away In 2022
The news comes after the 2022 death of Hank Williams Jr.’s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, who passed away on March 22, 2022.
Her unexpected death was caused by a collapsed lung that occurred during an elective surgery that took place the day before her passing. The official autopsy lists Mary Jane Thomas’ cause of death as “pneumothorax due to perforated parietal pleura during liposuction with autologous fat reinjection procedure.”
Weeks after her passing, Hank Jr. shared a tribute to Mary Jane Thomas on Instagram.
“38 wonderful years she gave me. Her kind spirit and beautiful and endearing love carries on in the hearts of our son, Sam, grandsons Beau and Tennyson, and granddaughter Audrey Jane,” he wrote. “Of course, she will be missed and loved by so many forever.”
Hank Jr. was previously married to Gwen Yeargain (1971-1977) and Becky White (1977-1983). His upcoming marriage to Brandi will be his fourth.
Touring
The GRAMMY winner continues to tour and has two dates remaining on the books for 2023: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 at Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma.
Boogie Bar Opening This Fall
Additionally, later this fall, the country music icon will be honored in Nashville with the opening of the Hank Williams Jr.-themed bar, dubbed Hank Williams Jr.’s Boogie Bar.
Coming to Nashville’s Lower Broadway this fall, the three-level and rooftop establishment will lie between the Ernest Tubb Record Shop and AJ’s Good Time Bar at 419 Broadway, according to a report from the Nashville Business Journal.
Hank Williams Jr.’s Boogie Bar is named in honor of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s chart-topping hit, “Born to Boogie.” Released in 1987, the song served as the lead single of Hank Williams Jr.’s 1987 album of the same name.
An opening date for Hank Williams Jr.’s Boogie Bar has yet to be confirmed, however, it’s expected to welcome guests beginning in the “early” fall.
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