That was quick. After the ESPN announcement removing his open from Monday Night Football, Hank Williams, Jr. fired back. He’s not happy to say the least and he claims it was his decision to pull the song from MNF.
Hank Jr. reacts to being pulled from ESPN from the Oct 3rd Monday Night game opener
AFTER ESPN SUSPENDS HANK JR. FOR ONE-WEEK, HANK JR. DECIDES TO PULL HIS SONG FROM BEING USED ON ESPN FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON!
“After reading hundreds of e-mails, I have made MY decision. By pulling my opening Oct 3rd, You (ESPN) stepped on the Toes of The First Amendment Freedom of Speech, so therefore Me, My Song, and All My Rowdy Friends are OUT OF HERE. It’s been a great run.” — Hank Williams Jr
That puts a wrap on this story unless ol’ Hank decides to file a lawsuit.
