The Campaign

The Reinstate Hank campaign calls for the remittal of Opry star, and country music legend, Hank Williams. More than fifty years have passed since the tragic and untimely death of country music's greatest performer, who made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 11, 1949, with the crowd demanding an unheard of six encores.

A few years later, in 1952, Hiram Hank Williams was dismissed from the Opry with the understanding that he would sober up and then return to the stage that he loved so much. Sadly, he passed away in the back seat of his car a few months later and never made that momentous return.

Despite being one of the most powerfully iconic figures in American music, Hank Williams has yet to be reinstated to the Opry. Now, your help is needed to honor and preserve his legacy. Join the campaign and add your signature to the petition to Reinstate Hank Williams to the Grand Ole Opry.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

New Reinstate Hank Flyer Available!

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Several Reinstate Hank Supporters have asked about having some kind of single page flyer to explain what the Petition is all about to potential signers. Well, now one is available to print!

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Thanks to all that helped make this possible! Also, the deadline for submitting your Reinstate Hank self-made video is approaching. See our last blog posting or http://www.savingcountrymusic.com for more information! The prizes available are incredible!

Have you signed the Petition yet? You can do so with the link below. Also, please forward this blog or repost the blog to keep spreading the word! Thanks!



All orginal artwork by Neltner Creative: http://www.neltnercreative.com

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

New Video Made for Reinstate Hank

Howdy Folks!

It's been a bit since the last posting here, but there's some new things happening with Reinstate Hank Williams! Outlaw Magazine asked if there are Reinstate Hank supporters that want to submit a 2 min or less video for display in a special section of their site just for Reinstate Hank.

Here's a pillar to the Reinstate Hank Campaign known on MySpace as "FreeHank3".


A big thanks to him for his contribution, and be sure to visit http://www.outlawmagazine.com to see how you can submit your own video!

You can also friend the myspace account http://www.myspace.com/reinstatehankwilliams & http://www.myspace.com/theoprysinned for updates and information!


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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Outlaw Magazine Covers Reinstate Hank Campaign

Howdy Folks!

Time for a new Reinstate Hank Williams Update! Outlaw Magazine has fantastic coverage of some of the inner workings of the Internet piece to the campaign.

Michael Ross presents a wonderful piece found under the "Lifestyle" section of http://www.outlawmagazine.tv

You can also find them on Myspace by visiting http://www.myspace.com/outlawmagazine

Use the link below to Sign The Petition Now! Be sure to share this blog post with your friends and family!

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Rolling Stone Covers Reinstate Hank Williams Sr.

Howdy Folks!

Rolling Stone Magazine interviewed Hank III and has given notice of the Reinstate Hank Williams movement and Petition in the 'Smoking Section' of the current issue! You can view the article below:

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Hank elaborated on his grandfather's unfair dismissal as a standing member of the Grand Ole Opry -- Nashville's home of country music -- and about the grassroots movement to get his grandfather reinstated. Hank Williams' Opry membership was stripped in 1952 (many speculate it was due to his alcoholism), yet despite being booted, his grandson claims that the Opry, "continues to put out records saying, 'This is Hank Williams live from the Grand Ole Opry' and using his image and likeness."

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http://www.rollingstone.com/blogs/smokingsection/2008/10/hank-iii-on-the-grand-ole-opry.php

Share this blog post, Sign the Petition with the link below and share it your friends and family!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies Sign Petition

Howdy Folks!

Some outstanding news to report on the Reinstate Hank Williams Campaign! Bob Wayne (guitar tech to Hank III) & the Outlaw Carnies have all signed a petition that Restless had while attending a show in Holland! Now that exciting! All the way on the other side of the globe, and we keep seeing more and more signatures.

Special thanks to Restless for all of her hard work and thanks to Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies for signing the Printable Sheets as well! Everyone appreciates it!

Visit the myspace link below for Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies! You love 'em!

http://www.myspace.com/bobwayne

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As always, share this blog post with your friends and family, and don't forget to use the graphic below if you haven't yet signed the Petition! After you have, please share, share, share!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Rebel Son Band Signs Reinstate Petition

Howdy Folks!

Thank you Mr. Bandana for 'making it happen' and getting the members of Rebel Son Band to sign the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition!

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Rebel Son's myspace page is located at http://www.myspace.com/rebelsonband

As always, if you haven't signed the Petition yet, you can do so Today!

Tonya Watts Signs Reinstate Petition

Howdy Folks!

Special thanks to Wayne and Cathy for getting Tonya Watts to sign the Petition to Reinstate Hank Williams to the Opry!

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Find Tonya Watts on myspace by visiting http://www.myspace.com/tonyawattsmusic

Sign the Petition Today using the link below! And be sure to share the Petition with Family and Friends!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

David Allan Coe, Tyler Coe, Band Sign Reinstate Hank Petition

Howdy Folks!

The Reinstate Hank Williams Petition continues to gain momentum, along with a growing list of Music Heavyweights. Recently, it was announced that Dale Watson, Marshall Tucker & Band, and other notables had signed the Petition.

Now we can add David Allan Coe & Tyler Coe to the list of supporters and signers of the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition! A very big thanks to Mr. Bandana for making that happen.

If you haven't yet signed, please use the link below. Most importantly, please continue to share this post and the petition with others.

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html


Friday, October 17, 2008

Petition Passes 30,000 and gaining...

Howdy Folks! The Petition to Reinstate Hank Williams into the Grand Ole Opry passed the 30,000 mark yesterday! Even more, the momentum is gaining with the signatures! Thanks to everyone involved in the Reinstate Hank Williams effort!

If you haven't signed the petition yet, be sure to do so at the below link:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Marshall Tucker Band Signs Reinstate Petition

Howdy Folks!

We have some more great news! The Marshall Tucker Band (yes, the entire band) has signed the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition!

You can find them on MySpace here:

http://www.myspace.com/themarshalltuckerband

If you haven't signed the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition yet, then you can Sign Now:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Use This Letter To Editor

Howdy Folks:

As always, if you haven't signed the Petition, you can sign it now with the link below:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Here's another tool for everyone to use in spreading word about the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition. Please copy/paste this text into a new document, sign, and send to you local or regional newspaper. This is a highly effective tool, so please take a moment to both use and share it with others. Let's get Hank Williams Reinstated into The Grand Ole Opry.

Dear Editor,

I would like to draw attention to a petition that I feel is one that others may not be aware is available. I'm a Hank Williams fan, and I became aware that his grandson Hank Williams III started a petition to have his grandfather Reinstated into The Grand Ole Opry. I've provided the petition text below:

"This petition calls for the reinstatement of Opry legend, and country music star, Hank Williams. Fifty years have passed since the tragic and untimely death of country music's greatest performer, who made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 11th, 1949. A few years later, in 1952, Hiram Hank Williams was asked to leave the Opry -- with the intention that he would sober up and make a return to the stage that he loved so much.

Before he could make that return, he passed on, in the back seat of a car on the way to an Ohio show. It's now 2008, and Hank Williams has yet to be reinstated to the Opry.

We, the undersigned, feel that it is past due for Hank Williams' reinstatement to the Grand Ole Opry."

Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to let my community, along with old and new Hank Williams fans to be involved in making history with Reinstating Hank Williams to The Grand Ole Opry.

To sign the Reinstate Hank Petition, please visit http://www.reinstatehank.org

Sincerely,


Name: ______________________________________

Address:_____________________________________

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Phone: (____) (____) (______)


Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Locations of Recent Signatures

Howdy Folks!

It amazing just how far Hank Williams Sr.'s music has touched people. Here's a short list of recent locations of Reinstate Hank Petition Signers in just the past few days.

United States:
Pensylvania
North Carolina
California
Missouri
South Carolina
Iowa
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Kansas
Illinois
Tennessee
New Jersey
North Carolina
Utah
Iowa
Ohio

Worldwide:
Netherlands/Amsterdam
France
London/United Kingdom
Germany


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Use the Picture above to Sign The Petition Today! Also, please share the link to the Petition below:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams.html

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Special Reinstate Hank Artist Petition Sheet

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The Reinstate Hank Campaign has a special new addition. The Reinstate Hank Petition Book will include special tribute pages for Artists. From World Famous Artists to everyday fans, there is a new Artist Petition Sheet available as a 'canvas', with the signature of the Artist at the bottom.

This documentation, along with any stenciling / painting will be considered for use in the film documentary.

Keith Neltner is the creative genius behind the artwork for the Petition Forms and Reinstate Hank Artwork. The documentary film is being produced by Blake Judd of Judd Films.

http://www.neltnercreative.com/

http://www.juddfilms.com

Download and Print the Artist Petition Sheet below (left) and also get your 32-Signature Printable Petition Form if you haven't already (right).

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And it wouldn't be a Reinstate Hank Williams blog without a link to Sign The Petition Today!

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Reinstate Comment 16 Sep 2008

Howdy Folks!

Part of the Reinstate Hank Petition Campaign is getting to see some of the comments left by those signing the Petition. Here's a recently noted comment you might enjoy:

"Hank Williams has had such a great Great Influence musician in all types of music and musician in his life also after his death,singer ,song writers that have were born after his death.


It was my mom and dad that made me aware of his music .i have read that many a musician has been influence by the great music that he gave us.now it time to honer this man who had issues to deal with .Those problem do not negate the great accomplishments hes has done for country music and other types."

Based on these comments and recent blogs found on MySpace, it's clearly evident that Hank Williams Sr. is respected by music lovers from virtually all genres of music. What he gave artists, singers, musicians, and fans will truly live forever. It's always nice to see others continuing to pay their Respect to the King of Country!

If you haven't signed the petition, please do so and be sure to send the link to your friends and family!


http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Monday, September 8, 2008

Reinstate Hank Goes Past 29,000 Signatures

Howdy Folks!

The Reinstate Hank Petition surpassed the 29,000 mark today as it steadily climbs. Thank you to all who have signed, as well as help gain new signatures.

Just as a quick reminder, if you've not yet signed the petition, you can do so at the link below. Also, please re-post and share that link with friends, family and other blogs! Thank You!

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Friday, September 5, 2008

Cincinnati Area - See & Sign Petition Book

Shake It Records - 4156 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 7pm - 10pm.


+ Live music - Kentucky Struts and Straw Boss
+ The Reinstate Hank Petition Book - come show your support to Reinstate Hank!
+ Metal Farm - the magazine, propaganda, framed art, posters
+ Art show and sale by: Keith Neltner, Mike Amann, and Roman Titus
+ Special guest Blake Judd from Judd Films
+ After party at The Northside Tavern
+ Pre-orders for Damn Right Rebel Proud, pre-order tickets also good for art giveaway at the end of the party.


SHAKE IT RECORDS
4156 HAMILTON AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Updated: Netherlands Active With Reinstate Hank Williams

Howdy Folks!

The Netherlands is lighting up with signature activity on the Reinstate Hank Williams campaign. This is due in no small part to "RestlessinAmsterdam But ReinstateHankWorldwide", a wonderful supporter based in Amsterdam, Holland.

Reinstate Hank is truely going World Wide. Visit the link below to see the effort in action:

http://www.reinstatehank.gh.hyves.nl/

Thanks for everyone's support, and lets keep sharing the petition! If you haven't signed yet, you can sign the petition at the link below:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Tattoo Artist Squench Signs Petition

Howdy Folks!

The good news just keeps on coming! It's confirmed that the talent behind Squench's Tattoo's (TM) signed the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition! Special thanks to Wayne for making that happen!

Drop by and say thanks to Squench if you like. You can find him on Myspace below:

http://www.myspace.com/squenchstattoos

As always, if you haven't signed the petition yet, you can do so by visiting HERE.

Add the Banner With This Code


Howdy Folks!

There's so many ways to help spread word of the petition, and one of the best ways is to actually be able to add the banner that links directly to the Reinstate Petition. You can do that right now if you like! Simply copy and paste the code to any online website, webpage, Myspace, Facebook, or any page that allows you to add code.






Add this Banner to your page---
Just copy and paste this HTML to your page.



Saturday, August 16, 2008

King of Juke Joint Swing Wayne Hancock Signs Petition

Howdy Folks!

It's confirmed that Wayne "The Train" Hancock, also respected as The King of Juke Joint Swing has signed the Reinstate Hank Williams Petition.

http://www.waynehancock.com
http://www.myspace.com/waynehancock

This news comes shortly after word that Dale Watson, also of Austin Tx. signed the petition. Attention continues to grow and the signatures keep coming! More great news coming...

Have you signed yet? Visit the link below to Sign Today, and Thank You!

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams/sign.html

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