Canton Repository

72 years later, Hank Williams' death before Canton show still stings

Country superstar Hank Williams died on his way to a Canton show 72 years ago, but the concert went on as a tribute.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1954, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Man Who Made Hank Williams Famous and Penned One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits

On this day (December 1) in 1954, Fred Rose died from a heart attack in Nashville, at the age of 56. He was one of the first to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and for good reason.
WHNT

Alabama representation in the Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WHNT) – Many iconic stars make up the 158 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. When many people think of country music, they think of Nashville – or the Music City – and ...