On this date in County Music History, August 10, 1985, Hank Williams Jr. reached the pinnacle of the Billboard country singles chart with his hit “I’m For Love.” The upbeat, good-time anthem was the lead single from his album Five-O, and it quickly became another signature song for the country superstar.
Written by Williams himself, “I’m For Love” captured his trademark mix of traditional country roots and Southern rock swagger. With its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and catchy chorus, the song resonated with fans during a decade when “Bocephus” was on an unstoppable roll. By the mid-1980s, Hank Jr. was not only dominating the charts but also redefining the sound and attitude of modern country music.
The success of “I’m For Love” added to a streak of chart-topping singles that cemented his status as one of country’s most dynamic and rebellious voices. Five-O went on to produce several more hits, but it was “I’m For Love” that set the tone — a declaration of fun, freedom, and Hank Jr.’s no-apologies approach to life and music.
Four decades later, “I’m For Love” remains a fan favorite, a reminder of a time when country music was expanding its boundaries while still tipping its hat to tradition. And on that August day in 1985, Hank Williams Jr. proved once again that he was at the top of his game.
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