The Hank Williams Connection: 33 Roots And Covers Of Hank Williams (CD)

Release Date: 12/08/23-On the occasion of Hank Williams' 100th birthday (September 17, 2023), Bear Family Records® dedicates a CD album to one of the greatest icons of U.S. music history, featuring recordings of his idols and some of the best cover versions of his immortal songs.-33 tunes from 1939-69 show what Hank Williams was inspired by - later recordings prove his enormous influence on the international music scene.-Famous country music colleagues include Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Faron Young and Hank's son Hank Williams, Jr.-Stars like Damita Jo, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, The Delta Rhythm Boys and others are witnesses to the great impact of Hank Williams' music across genre boundaries.-Rarities in fantastic sound quality, including a live recording by Bobby Helms released on CD for the first time.-The 36-page color booklet tells the story on the subject, written by renowned music journalist Bill Dahl, plus many photos and memorabilia, at times rare!Along with Johnny Cash,