Hank Williams
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Hank Williams
Summary
Hank Williams is a human[1]. Born in Mount Olive[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1923[3]. He died in Oak Hill[4]. He died on January 1, 1953[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], street artist[8], country musician[9], and yodeler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,088 views/month, #3,260 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Mount Olive[2], Hank Williams…
- Hank Williams died in Oak Hill[4].
- Hank Williams was born on September 17, 1923[3].
- Hank Williams died on January 1, 1953[5].
- Hank Williams is buried at Oakwood Annex Cemetery[12].
- Among Hank Williams's spouses was Audrey Williams[13].
- Among Hank Williams's spouses was Billie Jean Jones[14].
- A child of Hank Williams was Hank Williams Jr.[15].
- A child of Hank Williams was Jett Williams[16].
- Hank Williams held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Hank Williams's native language[18].
- Hank Williams's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
- Hank Williams's professions included singer[7].
- Hank Williams's professions included street artist[8].
- Hank Williams's professions included country musician[9].
- Hank Williams's professions included yodeler[10].
- Hank Williams's professions included guitarist[19].
- Hank Williams's education included a stint at Sidney Lanier High School[20].
- Hank Williams received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
- Hank Williams received the Americana Music Association President's Award[22].
- Hank Williams received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
- Hank Williams received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
- Hank Williams received the Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[25].
- Hank Williams was a member of Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys[26].
- Hank Williams's religion is recorded as Baptists[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Hank Williams's place of birth was Mount Olive[2]. He was born on September 17, 1923[3]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Hank Williams's education included a stint at Sidney Lanier High School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], street artist[8], country musician[9], yodeler[10], and guitarist[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], a lifetime achievement award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1962[32]; Americana Music Association President's Award[22]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], a music museum[35], in United States[36], founded in 1983[37]; and Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[25], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1930[40].
Personal Life
Spouses include Audrey Williams[13], a songwriter[41], 1923–1975[42], of United States[43] and Billie Jean Jones[14], a singer[44], b. 1933[45]. Children include Hank Williams Jr.[15], a singer[46], b. 1949[47], of United States[48], awarded the Emmy Award[49], specialised in music[50] and Jett Williams[16], a singer-songwriter[51], b. 1953[52], of United States[53], specialised in music composing[54]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[27]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[55].
Death and Burial
Hank Williams died on January 1, 1953[5]. He died in Oak Hill[4]. Recorded cause of death include drug overdose[56] and heart failure[57]. Burial took place at Oakwood Annex Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Hank Williams ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,088 views/month, #3,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[60], a country singer[61], 1946–2026[62], of United States[63], awarded the National Medal of Arts[64], specialised in music composing[65] and Everclear[66], a musical group[67], founded in 1992[68].
FAQs
Where was Hank Williams born?
Hank Williams's place of birth was Mount Olive[2].
Where did Hank Williams die?
Hank Williams passed away in Oak Hill[4].
Who was Hank Williams married to?
Hank Williams's spouses include Audrey Williams[13] and Billie Jean Jones[14].
What did Hank Williams do for work?
Hank Williams worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], street artist[8], country musician[9], and yodeler[10].
Where did Hank Williams go to school?
Hank Williams was educated at Sidney Lanier High School[20].
What awards did Hank Williams receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], Americana Music Association President's Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
Who did Hank Williams influence?
Hank Williams has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[60] and Everclear[66].