ESPN Parts Ways With Hank Williams Jr.

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ESPN and country music star Hank Williams Jr. have parted ways, USA Today reports. According to a statement on Williams’ website, the split was his decision: “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.”

Williams earlier compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler. He later apologized for the remark.

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