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 ...

77 Years Ago Today: One of the 'Greatest Country Songs of All Time' Was Recorded

The origins of one of the greatest country songs of all time remains up for debate, depending on who’s asked. Hank Williams ...
American Songwriter

77 Years Ago, Hank Williams Recorded a Song Inspired by His Marriage That Set the Standard for Country Tear-Jerkers

Seventy-seven years ago, Hank Williams stepped into a Cincinnati studio to record a single that inspired generations of ...
The New Yorker

What to Read After “Lonesome Dove”

This is the What We’re Reading newsletter, featuring book recommendations from our writers and editors. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. Rachel Monroe A contributing writer covering the Southwest ...