Hank Williams

Cheers, y'all!

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

Grab the tissues ...

Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.

Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them.

May they rest in peace ...

On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."