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In the Hank Williams Tradition(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-01-01
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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.
Languages: English.
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The Country Music Foundation
Movie: In the Hank Williams Tradition
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Hank Williams
Self (Archive Footage)
Randy Travis
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Dwight Yoakam
Self
Willie Nelson
Self
Ricky Skaggs
Self
Kris Kristofferson
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Chet Atkins
Self
Billy Swan
Self
Waylon Jennings
Self
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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.
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