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‘80s Outlaw Legend Hank Williams Jr. Joins Travis Tritt for a Show-Stopping Duet
Country music, like every genre, moves through eras—but the late ’80s and early ’90s had a magic of their own. Few artists embodied that spirit more than Hank Williams Jr., now 76, the son of country icon Hank Williams and a star celebrated for his rowdy, rock-infused sound and unapologetic lyrics.
At the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Hank Jr. surprised fans by inviting Travis Tritt, one of the ’90s most beloved country voices, to perform his classic hit “Family Tradition.” The crowd erupted as the two legends traded verses, delivering a performance that felt both nostalgic and electric.
Fans quickly took to social media to share their excitement:
“Two of my favorite country music singers. This is real country music,” one attendee wrote.
“This was so much fun!!! Love Hank Jr. and Travis Tritt,” added another.
“Real country music icons right there,” agreed a third.
Their shared history runs deep. Hank Jr., a 2020 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, first toured with Tritt back in 1997 on The Country Comfort Tour, alongside The Charlie Daniels Band and Jo Dee Messina—a lineup many still remember fondly.
Decades later, the chemistry remains unmistakable. Their Sturgis duet proved that true country artistry doesn’t fade with time—it only gets stronger.