Hank Williams

Acting

Hank Williams

Born — Died

1923-09-17 — 1953-01-01

Known for

Acting

Credits

8 titles

Known for

Country Music poster
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Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.

Country Music

2019

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice poster
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With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019

In the Hank Williams Tradition poster
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This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.

In the Hank Williams Tradition

1989

Louisiana Hayride: Cradle To The Stars poster
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The Louisiana Hayride was a radio show that gave fresh talent a chance to perfect their distinct performance styles before a weekly live audience. During its heyday, between 1948-1958 "the hayride" rivaled even Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry in the number of listen-ship.

Louisiana Hayride: Cradle To The Stars

2005

The Winding Stream poster
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The story of the American music dynasty, the Carters and Cashes, and their decades-long influence on popular music.

The Winding Stream

2014

Hank Williams: Kate Smith TV Shows poster
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Hank Williams made two appearances on the Kate Smith TV Show in 1952, on 03/26/1952 and on 04/23/1952. The recordings from these two episodes provide us with with the only known available video of the legendary Hank Williams performing. Other guests on the show include Roy Acuff, June Carter and Anita Carter. Performances include Hey, Good Lookin', Cold Cold Heart, I Saw the Light, I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You) and Glory Bound Train.

Hank Williams: Kate Smith TV Shows

1952

Film credits

2000s · 2 titles

Series credits