ESPN yanks Hank Williams Jr.
(CNN) -- ESPN says it has severed its relationship with singer Hank Williams Jr. "We have decided to part ways with Hank Williams Jr. We appreciate his contributions over the past years," the network said in a statement. "The success of 'Monday Night <a href="http://www.abercrombiefitchsoutlets.com"><strong>holliste r abercrombie</strong></a> Football' has always been about the games and that will continue." In an appearance on Fox News, Williams compared President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, a remark that prompted controversy and resulted in "Monday Night Football" pulling his popular musical introduction from this week's game. Williams gave a very different statement: "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 Freedom of Speech, so therefore <a href="http://www.abercrombiefitchsoutlets.com"><strong>abercrom bie and fitch</strong></a> Me, My Song, and All My Rowdy Friends are OUT OF HERE. It's been a great run."
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