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Hank Williams Jr. Bringing Country Swagger to The Wharf Amphitheater with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

OBA Staff • March 10, 2025

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10am local time

Hank Williams Jr. Photo: Courtesy of Live Nation

Orange Beach, AL – Country music fans, get ready! Hank Williams Jr. is heading back to The Wharf Amphitheater for another night of Southern rock and honky-tonk anthems. As part of the C Spire Concert Series, the legendary performer will be joined by special guests, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, promising a show packed with country classics and foot-stomping energy.


Hank Jr. last rocked the Orange Beach stage in 2022, delivering a high-energy performance that had fans singing along to hits like "A Country Boy Can Survive," "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound," and "Family Tradition." Now, he's set to do it all over again on Saturday, June 7th.


Joining him for this night of country music, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring their signature blend of folk, rock, and country to the Gulf Coast, playing favorites like "Fishin’ in the Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles."


Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10am local time, and are expected to sell quickly. Fans can purchase tickets through Live Nation or The Wharf Amphitheater’s official website.


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