That's How They Do It in Dixie: The Essential Collection cover

Released 20 years ago this June

That's How They Do It in Dixie: The Essential Collection

Hank Williams Jr. · 2006

41 min · 12 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Southern rock

A rollicking mix of Southern rock and country that captures the spirit of rural Americana.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pace for sing-alongs
  • celebratory vibes for gatherings
  • nostalgic tales of rural life
  • easygoing background for barbecues
  • upbeat anthems for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer complex lyrical narratives
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2006, Hank Williams Jr. was a seasoned artist, having released numerous albums since his debut in 1964. 'That's How They Do It in Dixie' serves as a retrospective collection, encapsulating his evolution into a country music icon known for his rebellious outlaw persona and infusion of Southern rock elements.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 That's How They Do It in Dixie 3:16
  • 2 Family Tradition 4:02
  • 3 All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight 2:58
  • 4 A Country Boy Can Survive 4:17
  • 5 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 3:10
  • 6 There's a Tear in My Beer 2:52
  • 7 If Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie 2:47
  • 8 Born to Boogie 2:43
  • 9 Women I've Never Had 2:51
  • 10 Country State of Mind 3:58
  • 11 My Name Is Bocephus 4:42
  • 12 Stirrin' It Up 3:25

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