Fans Upset After Spotify Removes Classic Hank Williams Jr. Album
on Mar 25, 2024
Hank Williams Jr. fans were upset to learn that Spotify had removed his album “The Pressure Is On” from its streaming library.
Spotify Removes Hank Williams Jr. Classics
The album, which debuted in 1981, held a special place in the hearts of country music fans around the world. Despite a few tracks from the album still being accessible in other playlists on the streaming service, fans were infuriated to find that key favorites, like the beloved “Weatherman,” were completely missing. This absence left fans disheartened, as they came to realize that they could no longer enjoy some of Hank Williams Jr.’s most iconic songs.
The news sparked uproar within the fan community, leading to widespread frustration expressed on social media. Many fans voiced their anger, with some even threatening to abandon Spotify unless the album was promptly restored.
@Spotify @SpotifyUSA Why did you pull “Weatherman” and the album “The Pressure is On” by @HankJr Hank Williams Jr. off of your site?
There is no reasonable explanation I can think of. Fix it or I will find another music streaming site.— Blue Canaries (@CanariesBlue) March 19, 2024
Where tf is weatherman by Hank Williams Jr
— dad (@Joshsshit) March 19, 2024
I just found out The Pressure is On and Weatherman are not on Spotify anymore. This has ruined my day and probably my week
— DyerWasDowner (@BK_2023) March 18, 2024
Speculation swirled regarding the reasons behind the abrupt removal, with theories ranging from licensing complications to royalty disputes. Despite the uncertainty, one thing was evident: fans were eager for the return of Hank’s music.
Fortunately, Spotify attended to their pleas, reinstating “The Pressure Is On” to the platform, much to the relief of fans. While no official explanation was provided for the album’s temporary absence, fans were happy to regain access to classic tracks in Hank’s musical catalogue.
Listen to Hank William Jr.’s “Weatherman” below.