hank williams

Woof!

On Aug. 7, 1948, Williams made his first appearance on the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride'.

On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."

Cheers, y'all!

Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.

Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them.

Who has more CMA Awards wins: country radio staple Chris Young, or the actor who played George on 'Seinfeld'?

On Nov. 3, 1961, Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

May they rest in peace ...

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?