Parade on MSN

Hank Williams' 'I'm so lonesome I could cry' ranked as one of the saddest songs ever

The King performed his own rendition of the melancholy track during a 1973 concert.
Parade on MSN

Hank Williams' 'I'm so lonesome I could cry' still moves millions 77 years later

Hank Williams was just 26 when he recorded 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' during a remarkable studio session that produced ...
Yardbarker

Hank Williams' 1949 Hit 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' Voted Best Classic Country Song

The icons of classic country music, like Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, and more, released a slew of legendary songs. Despite that, it turns out ...
Men's Journal

1949 Iconic Song Named the ‘Best Classic Country Song’ by Country Music Fans

Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” ranked as the top classic country song by fans. Its emotional lyrics, especially “I’m so lonesome I could cry,” resonate with listeners. The song was ...
American Songwriter

The Controversy Behind “One of the Most Classic American Songs Ever Written”—and Why Some Claim Hank Williams Didn’t Write It

Hank Williams‘ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” helped make modern country music what it is today. Labeled “one of the most classic American songs ever written” by KD Lang, this Williams cut was one of ...