Wayne Hancock

Wayne Hancock

Wayne Hancock in 2010.
Background information
Born (1965-05-01) May 1, 1965
Origin Austin, Texas
Genres Ameripolitan
Country
Western swing
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter
Instruments Singing
Guitar
Years active 1977–present
Labels Deja Disc, Ark 21, Bloodshot
Website www.waynehancock.com

Wayne "The Train" Hancock (Born May 1, 1965) is a country musician.

Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won a talent contest called the "Wrangler County Showdown." Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training and served four years with the United States Marine Corps. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Hank Williams III, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock's material, including "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" and "87 Southbound". The two have also recorded a live duet of Hancock's "Juke Joint Jumpin'".

In June 2008, He married Gina Rose Gallina at Safari Sams in Hollywood California while on tour.

In April 2014, he was injured in a motorcycle accident leading to serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured elbow.[1]

Discography

Title Album details Peak positions
US Country
Thunderstorms and Neon Signs
  • Release date: September 19, 1995
  • Label: Deja Disc
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That's What Daddy Wants —
Thunderstorms and Neon Signs
  • Release date: March 24, 1998
  • Label: Ark 21 Records
 —
Wild, Free & Reckless
  • Release date: July 27, 1999
  • Label: Ark 21 Records
 —
The South Austin Sessions —
A-Town Blues
  • Release date: September 4, 2001
  • Label: Bloodshot Records
 —
Swing Time
  • Release date: August 19, 2003
  • Label: Bloodshot Records
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The Best of Wayne Hancock
  • Release date: April 26, 2005
  • Label: Ark 21 Records
 —
Tulsa
  • Release date: October 10, 2006
  • Label: Bloodshot Records
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Viper of Melody
  • Release date: April 21, 2009
  • Label: Bloodshot Records
 —
Ride
  • Release date: February 25, 2013
  • Label: Bloodshot Records
 68
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

  1. ↑ http://garyhayescountry.com/how-to-send-cards-and-letters-to-wayne-the-train-hancock/


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