In the Hank Williams Tradition
1989•1h 2m•Released
DocumentaryMusic
This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.
Director
Jim Brown
Languages
English
Studio
The Country Music Foundation
Cast
Hank Williams
Self (Archive Footage)
Hank Williams Jr.
Self
Randy Travis
Self
Dwight Yoakam
Self
Willie Nelson
Self
Ricky Skaggs
Self
Kris Kristofferson
Self
Chet Atkins
Self
Billy Swan
Self
Waylon Jennings
Self
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