Hank Williams
His songwriting had enormous influence on country music. This topic is part of Music Artists within Music. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Hank Williams trivia questions
Hank Williams was a legendary star of what genre?
Answer: Country music
Bonus fact: His songwriting had enormous influence on country music.
Which Hank Williams song includes the phrase 'Your cheatin' heart'?
Answer: Your Cheatin' Heart
Bonus fact: The song was released after his death.
Hank Williams performed regularly on what famous radio show?
Answer: Grand Ole Opry
Bonus fact: He joined the Opry in 1949.
What was country legend Hank Williams's birth name?
Answer: Hiram Williams
Bonus fact: Williams became widely known by the nickname 'Hillbilly Shakespeare.'
What was the name of Hank Williams's backing band?
Answer: The Drifting Cowboys
Bonus fact: Williams formed the first of his Drifting Cowboys bands around 1938.
What was the title of Alan Jackson's 1999 album of classic-country cover songs?
Answer: Under the Influence
Bonus fact: The album included faithful remakes of songs associated with artists such as Charley Pride, Hank Williams Jr., and Merle Haggard.
Which trio made up the first class of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961?
Answer: Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose, and Hank Williams
Bonus fact: The Country Music Hall of Fame says its first members were inducted in 1961.