Honky tonk releases, week 36

This week's honky tonk highlights include Billy Ray Cyrus reflecting on Miley's name change, Bad Wolves offering a new take on Dolly Parton's 'Jolene,' and renewed attention on George Strait's foundational debut album. Classic moments from country history are also revisited, including Hank Williams' rare drummed recording from 1950 and George Jones' initially unpopular hit that later became iconic.

1. 01

   Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley, Dolly Parton

   Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to Miley dropping 'Cyrus' from her name

   Sep 3 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Bad Wolves, Dolly Parton, Jolene

   Bad Wolves release cover of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'

   Sep 1 · 8 outlets

3. 03

   George Strait

   George Strait's debut album changes country music

   Sep 4 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   George Jones

   The No. 1 Hit George Jones Originally Hated: “Nobody Really Wants to Hear That”

   Sep 3 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Hank Williams

   On This Day in 1950 at Nashville’s Castle Studio, Hank Williams Recorded One of Only Two Songs in His Legendary Catalog to Feature Drums

   Aug 31 · 1 outlet

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