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Hank Williams

Legendary American country singer and songwriter. 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". Williams was born September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama, USA and died January 1, 1953 in Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA at age 29. [b]NOTE: For the mastering engineer please use [a=Hank Williams (2)][/b] Married to [a1086707] 1944-1952. Then to [a686319] in 1952 until his death. Father of [a=Hank Williams Jr.], [a=Jett Williams] and grandfather of [a=Hank Williams III], [a3508427], and [a=Holly Williams]. His great grandson, [a10600333] (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).