A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hank Williams.
Hank Williams was a highly influential American singer-songwriter of the 20th century. He achieved significant success with 55 singles reaching the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart's top 10, including 12 number-one hits. Even after his death, his music continued to resonate, with five posthumously released singles also reaching the top 10. Williams' impact on country music remains profound.
In 1949, Hank Williams released his version of "Lovesick Blues", which became a number one hit on the Billboard charts for four months. Following the success of this and "Wedding Bells", Williams signed a management contract with Oscar Davis.
In 2010, Hank Williams's 1949 MGM number one hit, "Lovesick Blues", was inducted into the Recording Academy Grammy Hall of Fame.
In 1951, Hank Williams released more hit songs and his B-side, "Cold, Cold Heart", became one of his most recognized songs after Tony Bennett released a pop cover that stayed on the charts for 27 weeks, peaking at number one.
In 1954, the first celebration of "Hank Williams Day" featured the unveiling of a monument at the Cramton Bowl. Ferlin Husky performed "I Saw the Light" at the ceremony.
On February 8, 1960, Hank Williams's star was placed at 6400 Hollywood Boulevard on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1961, Hank Williams was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to country music.
In 1970, Hank Williams was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, honoring his songwriting achievements.
In 1978, the American Truckers Benevolent Association voted "Your Cheatin' Heart" as their favorite record of all time in the Truck Drivers' Country Music Awards.
In 1985, Hank Williams was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Hank Williams was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under the "Early Influence" category and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 1999, Hank Williams was inducted into the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame.
After the 2001 tribute album, "Hank Williams: Timeless" won a Grammy Award for country album of the year, there was heightened interest in similar projects, including a potential collaboration with Bob Dylan.
In 2003, Hank Williams was ranked second in CMT's 40 Greatest Men of Country Music, behind Johnny Cash.
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Hank Williams number 74 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
On April 12, 2010, the Pulitzer Prize Board awarded Hank Williams a posthumous special citation for his contributions to country music.
In 2010, Hank Williams was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his songwriting and its impact on country music.
On September 17, 2023, Hank Williams Day was proclaimed in Montgomery, Alabama, during a wreath-laying ceremony at his graveside, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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