(1923–53), American country singer and songwriter; born Hiram King Williams. Williams had the first of many country hits, ‘Lovesick Blues’, in 1949; ‘Your Cheatin' Heart’ (recorded 1952) was released after his sudden death.
Definition of Williams, Hank in US English:
Williams, Hank
proper nounˈwilyəmz
(1923–53), US country singer and songwriter; born Hiram King Williams. He had the first of many hits, “Lovesick Blues,” in 1949 and that year joined the Grand Ole Opry television program. Many of his songs were successfully recorded by other artists.“Your Cheatin' Heart,” recorded in 1952, was released after his sudden death.