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“Keep the Change” Hank Williams Jr. launches “Taking Back the Country” Tour

February 23, 2012 04:56

His 2011 song “Keep the Change” mocked Obama’s campaign motto and many of Obama’s statements. “This country sure as hell been goin’ down the drain; We know what we need; We know who to blame; United Socialist States of America; Don’t ya just LOVE that name? I’ll keep the USA and y’all can keep the change.”

Never one to stay silent for long, country music Icon, Hank Williams Jr., is set to embark on a multi-city tour throughout the country kicking-off on March 3 in St. Augustine, FL. With 16 dates (and more to be added) and a new album on the horizon, the outlaw is sure to make some noise while sharing his timeless music with new and old fans alike.

Williams, who has 20 gold albums, six platinum albums, 13 chart-topping albums, and 10 No. One singles will perform hits like “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Dixie on My Mind,” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.” In addition, fans can look forward to hearing new material, written within weeks of his 2011 controversial remarks. His 2011 song “Keep the Change” mocked Obama’s campaign motto and many of Obama’s statements.

Lyrics to “Keep the Change”

I’ll keep my freedom
I’ll keep my guns
Try to keep my money
And my religion too

Try to keep on workin’
Try to keep on smilin’
I will keep my Christian name and y’all can keep the change

I will keep my heroes
Pictures on the wall
I’ll keep my family safe
You bluff when I call
I’m gonna keep my big V8
Keep my friends the same
Keep the government outta my business
And y’all can keep the change

This country sure as hell been goin’ down the drain
We know what we need
We know who to blame
United Socialist States of America
How do ya like that name?
I’ll keep the USA and y’all can keep the change

So FOX and friends
Wanna put me down
Ask for my opinions
Then twist it all around
Supposed to be talkin’ about my father’s new CD
Well two can play that “Gotcha’ Game” just wait and see
Don’t tread on me

This country sure as hell been goin’ down the drain
We know what we need
We know who to blame
United Socialist States of America
Don’t ya just LOVE that name?
I’ll keep the USA and y’all can keep the change

I’ll keep the USA and y’all can keep the change

Yeah, you can keep FOX and friends and ESPN outta your homes too
Cuz Bocephus and all his rowdy friends and his song is outta there!

Yessir!

With more than 70 albums to his credit, Williams has a fascinating career to reflect upon for a legend still in his prime. His discography chronicles a bold profile of growth from adored offspring of a legendary father, to titan of the modern country rock movement in his own right. For two decades, America came to its collective feet each fall Monday night when this larger than life superman of a musician looked into the camera and unleashed the national anthem for viewers of Monday Night Football – ‘Are you ready for some football?’ Those simple words have won Williams an entirely new generation of fans and given him the distinction of being the first country performer to ever win an Emmy. Williams has also been named Entertainer of the Year five times, and most recently was the recipient of the 2009 Academy of Country Music “Pioneer Award”.

Hank Jr.’s tour will visit the following cities:
3/03/12 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
3/04/12 – Plant City, FL – Florida Strawberry Festival
4/06/12 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (w/ 38 Special) – Buy Presale Tickets
4/07/12 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre (w/ 38 Special) – Buy Presale Tickets
4/13/12 – Duluth, GA – The Arena at Gwinnett Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson) – Buy Presale Tickets
4/14/12 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
4/27/12 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center (w/ Josh Thompson and Jamey Johnson) – Buy Presale Tickets
5/11/12 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/12/12 – Dayton, OH – Nutter Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/18/12 – Bossier City, LA – Centurylink Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/19/12 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena (w/ Jamey Johnson)
7/27/12 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days (w/ Chris Young)
8/04/12 – Davenport, IA – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
8/16/12 – Louisville, KY – Kentucky State Fair, Freedom Hall (w/ George Thorogood)
8/17/12 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair, Grandstand (w/ George Thorogood)
8/18/12 – Sedalia, MO – Missouri State Fairground (w/ George Thorogood)