Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Hank Jr. Selling Moonshine

Hank Williams Jr. is getting into the moonshine business. The singer has been entrusted with the secret recipe of the late whiskey maker Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, and he's now making it available to the public. Williams notes he was an admirer of Sutton, who's original product wasn't a legal brand. The country star says, quote, "He was the last of the real mountain moonshiners that went back. Popcorn was part of the real 'Thunder Road' legend, and that is a real part of country music history." Williams' liquor is getting an official stamp of approval. It's also the first "white whiskey" to be sold legally. Williams launched his new business with an event last week. Travis Tritt, Montgomery Gentry, Martina McBride, Tanya Tucker, Rodney Atkins, and Little Big Town are just some of the many country artists who were on hand to help with the celebration.