Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
In the Hank Williams Tradition
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Hank Williams as Self (Archive Footage)

Hank Williams

Self (Archive Footage)

Hank Williams, Jr. as Self

Hank Williams, Jr.

Self

Randy Travis as Self

Randy Travis

Self

Dwight Yoakam as Self

Dwight Yoakam

Self

Willie Nelson as Self

Willie Nelson

Self

Ricky Skaggs as Self

Ricky Skaggs

Self

Kris Kristofferson as Self

Kris Kristofferson

Self

Chet Atkins as Self

Chet Atkins

Self

Billy Swan as Self

Billy Swan

Self

Waylon Jennings as Self

Waylon Jennings

Self

Production Companies

The Country Music Foundation