Artist

Hank Williams

country music legend

Montgomery, United States · 1923 – 1953

Hank Williams is a musician from Montgomery, United States, active 1923–1953. Their discography on Gatefold includes 24 records. They also recorded with Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys.

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Albums tracked

136

In collections

1923

Since

2 projects · 136 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Legendary American country singer and songwriter (born September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama, USA – died January 1, 1953 in Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA, at age 29).
One of the most celebrated and influential artists in the country music field. Among the songs he wrote and performed were "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey Good Lookin'" and "I Saw The Light". Also recorded as the leader of the group Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys and with his wife as Hank & Audrey.
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Married to Audrey Williams 1944-1952. Then to Billie Jean Horton in 1952 until his death.
Father of Hank Williams Jr., Jett Williams and grandfather of Hank Williams III,, and Holly Williams.
His great grandson, Coleman Emmett Williams (IV) (son Hank III) is also recording and performing.
Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame 1961 (as one of the three original members).
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame 1970.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 (Early Influence).