Hank Williams

Hank Williams was born in Alabama in 1923 and became one of country music's most important figures despite his brief career. Recording for MGM Records from 1947 until his death in 1953, Williams wrote and performed songs like "Your Cheatin' Heart," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," and "Hey, Good Lookin'." His songwriting, combining honky-tonk with heartfelt lyrics about love and hardship, established templates that shaped country music for decades.