In his short life, Hank Williams became one of the musical giants of the 20th century. As the father of contemporary country music, his music and words have echoed across decades with a timelessness that crosses any genre.

Hank brought country into the modern era and his influence leaked into the folk and rock genres too. Artists from Willie Nelson and Jerry Lee Lewis to Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond have brought elements of Hank's emotional forthrightness and his idealism into their music.

Hank also wrote the rules for all other country singers who followed him. Hank was a wonderful tunesmith and a powerful singer who spoke in eloquent vernacular to fans of country, blues and rock n' roll fans alike with songs like "Hey, Good Lookin',"Cold, Cold Heart," and "I'm So Lonesome, I Could Cry."

At the peak of his career, Hank reinvented the country idiom paving the way for later singer/songwriters.

Williams lived a shot, reckless and troubled life, dying in 1953, but his legacy lives on and his songs have stood the test of time and it's not hard to see why many consider Hank Williams to be the defining singer in country music.

Modern country singers like Talyor Swift and Toby Mac just can't match Hank Williams in terms of powerful singing or songwriting.

Posted by Andrew on Saturday, 08/3/2013 @ 23:37pm

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