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In Love with Hank

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5/5. Steve Earle explores the life and career of Alabama-born
Hank Williams Sr. who is considered the father of modern country music.
This final part recalls his recordings as Luke the Drifter, his time with the Grand Ole Opry and his death in 1953, aged 29, in the back of a car.
Contributors include daughter Jett Williams , Tex Ritter. Big Bill Lister , Don Helms , Braxton Schuffert and others. And expect to hear a rare 78 rpm recording of Audrey Williams.

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Steve Earle
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Hank Williams Sr.
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Grand Ole Opry
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Jett Williams
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Tex Ritter.
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Bill Lister
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Don Helms
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Braxton Schuffert
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Audrey Williams.
Source: Radio Times

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