Hank Williams Jr. Finally Takes the Stage After Wildfire Smoke Delayed Concert

Hank Williams Jr. finally took the stage in Michigan after wildfire smoke forced the postponement of his highly anticipated concert earlier this summer.

The country music legend, 77, performed at Acrisure Amphitheater in Sterling Heights on Friday, Aug. 14, giving fans the chance to see the rescheduled show after poor air quality disrupted the original plans.

The concert had initially been scheduled for July but was postponed because of smoke from Canadian wildfires that had moved into the region. The conditions created unhealthy air quality, prompting organizers to reschedule the outdoor performance rather than put concertgoers at risk.

When Williams Jr. finally arrived onstage, however, the wait was over.

A new review of the concert from BroadwayWorld described the performance as a high-energy night, with Williams Jr. delivering a set filled with the songs and country-rock sound that have made him a fixture in the genre for decades.

Williams Jr. was joined by Junior Brown and Mary Kutter, who performed as special guests during the evening.

The concert comes during a busy stretch for the 77-year-old singer, who continues to perform live more than five decades after releasing his first album.

Known for hits including “Family Tradition,” “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” Williams Jr. has built a career that has made him one of country music’s most recognizable performers.

For Michigan fans, the Aug. 14 performance was also a chance to finally see the concert they’d been waiting for.

RELATED: New Gilmore Girls Collectible Is Perfect for Fall TV Rewatches