In the Hank Williams Tradition

1989•1h 2m

DocumentaryMusic

This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.

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The Country Music Foundation

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Hank Williams

Self (Archive Footage)

Hank Williams, Jr.

Self

Randy Travis

Self

Dwight Yoakam

Self

Willie Nelson

Self

Ricky Skaggs

Self

Kris Kristofferson

Self

Chet Atkins

Self

Billy Swan

Self

Waylon Jennings

Self

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