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Jazz Goes Honky-Tonkin': The Songs Of Hank Williams

Hank Williams has written plenty of tunes covered by jazz artists over the years. Hank Williams was a great singer-songwriter who forged his own brand of honky-tonk music from a variety of influences: ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1947, Hank Williams Took a Second Swing at a Song His Son Would Take to the Top of the Chart Decades Later

On this day (November 6) in 1947, Hank Williams stepped into Castle Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, and recorded “Honky Tonkin’” for the second time. The song’s second release saw it land in the top ...
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Hank Williams' Grandson, 28, Reimagines His Iconic Hit Song

Hank Williams' Grandson, 28, Reimagines His Iconic Hit Song originally appeared on Parade. Hank Willams' grandson Sam Williams is proving that musical talent runs in his family by releasing a ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1947, Hank Williams Recorded a Song That All But His Biggest Fans Have Forgotten About

On this day (November 7), Hank Williams stepped into Castle Studio and recorded “My Sweet Love Ain’t Around.” It was his third single for MGM Records. Despite being released on a major label, the song ...