The death of Hank Williams January 1, 1953: Send me your tribute, message or comment

Well, as we all know, this Saturday January 1st will be the 58th anniversary of the tragic early death of Hank Williams at the age of only 29. As so many of us who have left 29 far behind and those who are around or nearing that age well know, Hank Williams’ achievements in so [...]

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Cincinnati Music Heritage Foundation honors Hank and ‘Lovesick Blues’

Hank Williams recorded ‘Lovesick Blues’ his breakout hit on December 22, 1948 at the Herzog Studios in Cincinnati Ohio. On the 62nd anniversary of that historic day the Cincinnati Music Heritage Foundation is holding a celebration at the Herzog Studio on Race Street. This became somewhat more notable this month when it was announced that [...]

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Hank Williams movie ‘The Last Ride’ starring Henry Thomas showing signs of life

It was a couple of years ago we first heard of various movie projects on the life of Hank Williams. At least 2 of those were to deal with the final days of Hank Williams life as he was driven from Montgomery to Ohio for a New Years Day show in 1953. Then early in [...]

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Hank Williams a spiritual peer of Bennett and Sinatra says respected music critic in new book

In his new book, ‘A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers’ Will Friedwald says ” He (Hank Williams) is one of the most expressive of all vocalists in any genre of music.” In the opening paragraphs of his 4 page essay on Williams, Friedwald sets the stage of Hank Williams greatness, making [...]

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“He is one of the most expressive of all vocalists in any genre of music.”

The stature of Hank Williams in the arts in America and around the world  continues to grow. Last fall, Hank Williams as a writer was included in ‘A New Literary History of America’ published by the Harvard University Press. And now, as a singer only, not as a songwriter, Hank Williams is featured in a [...]

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Mother’s Best honored with Grammy nomination

The name Hank Williams will once again be part of the Grammy Awards as the Time Life production of the The Complete Mother’s Best Flour 1951 radio programs is nominated for Best Historical Album. The actual nominees are: the producers Colin Escott, Mike Jason & Jett Williams, compilation producers; Joseph M.Palmaccio, mastering engineer. The competition looks [...]

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