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Hanks Williams at the Opry

June 11th 2008 in Country Music, Legends, News

60 years ago in this day, June 11th 1949, Hank Sr. made his famous debut on the Grand Ole Opry.  He sang his hit Lovesick Blues and received a record number of ovations and encores, the Opry and Country Music were never the same.

Help reinstate Hank to the Opry.

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  4. Happy Bithday Hank Williams Sr.
  5. Hank Williams pedal player Don Helms dies




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