Hank Williams

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‘All For The Love Of Sunshine’: Hank Williams Jr. Sees The Light

In January 1971, Williams released the LP containing the song of the same name that had given him his first country No.1, ‘All For The Love Of Sunshine.’

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Hats Off: A Tribute To American Pop Master Del Shannon

Shannon's distinctive singing style, and especially his winning use of falsetto, would serve him well throughout a superior career.

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‘I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive’: Hank Williams’ Sadly Poignant Swansong

Just 12 days after he entered the country chart with the late 1952 single, Hank was dead.

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The Best Songs About Dogs: A Tribute To Our Four-Legged Friends

Hound dogs, salty dogs, rain dogs, the mighty canine appears in countless songs and this list celebrates all the dogs who’ve been saluted in song.

Bob Dylan, dressed in country music cowboy hat

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Bob Dylan’s Country Music Heroes

The genre has remained a passion and source of inspiration throughout Dylan's career.

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Move It On Over: Hank Williams Goes Jazz

To prove that his work can be reinterpreted in a variety of styles, a uDiscover Music playlist gathering together the best Hank remakes by jazz artists.

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‘My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It’: Hank Williams, Ricky Nelson And More

In late November 1949, Hank hit the chart with 'My Bucket's Got A Hole In It,' a song from well before World War II.

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‘Moanin’ The Blues’: Hank Williams’ Country-Blues Winner

The song, which entered the country chart on 18 November 1950, became Hank's next No.1 in the last week of the year.

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‘Your Cheatin’ Heart: Ray Charles Makes A Hank Williams Classic His Own

Hank's posthumous country No.1 of 1953 got a soulful makeover from The Genius.

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‘Heart Like A Wheel’: Linda Ronstadt Makes Capitol Gains

The album advertised the artist's rare ability to interpret UK and US pop, the country, soul, and folk flavors of her past and the West Coast album sound.

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‘Settin’ The Woods On Fire’: Hank Williams’ Next Course After ‘Jambalaya’

Hank's next single was the jaunty, lighthearted ‘Settin’ The Woods On Fire.’

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Hank Williams’ Ultimatum: ‘You’re Gonna Change (Or I’m Gonna Leave)’

Hank's new hit of October 1949 was inspired in no small part by the singer’s fiery relationship with his wife, Audrey.

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Best Gospel Singers: 20 Stars With Voices Of Angels

The influence of gospel music stretches far and wide, and the best gospel singers, too, cover a wider range of styles, as this list of the Top 15 shows.