Hank Williams in Canton, Texas.

Hank Williams was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1. Born: September 17, 1923, Mount Olive, AL Died: January 1, 1953, Oak Hill, WV Buried: January 4, 1953, Oakwood Cemetery Annex, Montgomery, AL Grandchildren: Hank Williams III, Samuel Williams, Hilary Williams, Holly Williams, Katharine Diane Williams Spouse: Billie Jean Horton (m. 1952–1953), Audrey Williams (m. 1944–1952) Children: Hank Williams Jr., Jett Williams Notice that even his grand child is Hank Williams III. Nobody is looking for Hiram.