The audience erupted into laughter, their chuckles resonating through the venue for what seemed like an eternity as Hank played a recording of his beloved dog, Hambone, belting out a rendition of “Texas Hold ‘Em.”

“It’s not his fault,” Hank chuckled, addressing the crowd. “He’s just got a thing for Franklin.”

As the laughter subsided and Hambone basked in the spotlight, Hank Jr. received unexpected news from his record label—he was being let go.

“At first, I thought I’d stepped on some toes,” Hank Jr. recounted. “But then I learned the truth—it was Hambone who sealed the deal. The little rascal went behind my back and inked a deal to re-release all my music. Can you imagine? ‘The Sunday Night Football Theme – Hambone’s Remix.'”

Despite their efforts, Hank and his team struggled to come up with a suitable replacement for his signature tunes. And amidst the chaos, there was a somber acknowledgment of the late Joan Jett, whose rock ‘n’ roll spirit would surely be aghast at the situation—if, of course, she were not still very much alive.

In the end, amidst the laughter and the unexpected turn of events, there remained a resounding sentiment: God Bless America.