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The Controversy Behind “One of the Most Classic American Songs Ever Written”—and Why Some Claim Hank Williams Didn’t Write It

Find out more about the mysterious teenage writer who, some say, never got credit for Hank Williams' "I"m So Lonesome I Could Cry".

Country Superstar Hank Williams' Most-Streamed Song Isn't the One You'd Expect

Spotify, however, tells a different tale. When it comes to most-streamed songs by Hank Williams, "Your Cheatin' Heart" comes ...
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Sam Williams Drops New Cover of Grandpa Hank Williams, Hopes to Follow His Footsteps 'My Own Way' (Exclusive)

The singer and songwriter released his rendition of the classic "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" to celebrate his grandfather's 100th birthday on Sept. 17 Thomas Crabtree Sam Williams is honoring his ...
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Sam Williams Covers Grandfather Hank Williams’ 1949 Hit “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”

Sam Williams is commemorating what would have been his grandfather Hank Williams‘ 100th birthday on Sunday (September 17) with a moving rendition of his 1949 classic “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” ...
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Hank Williams history: A look back on the country-western music icon's life

Hank Williams died all too soon, just over 70 years ago when he was only 29. But in those few years, he touched the world with songs like “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “I Saw The Light,” “Cold Cold ...