Country Music Hall of Fame concert to celebrate Hank Williams' 100th birthday in Nashville

Liz Schubauer, Nashville Tennessean
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Hank Williams would have turned 100 on Sept. 17, and the month is shaping up to be an internationl celebration of the country music icon.

In Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame will host a special concert.

A smattering of events will take place in Montgomery, Alabama — where he lived, sang and is buried — including a wreath laying ceremony at his grave at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 17. The Alabama Senate proclaimed the date Hank Williams Day. But places as far away as New Jersey, Alaska and the United Kingdom will celebrate, as well.

The legendary songwriter died on New Year's Day in 1953 at the age of 29 while on his way to an appearance in Ohio.

Find a complete list of events here.

Here are the details about Nashville's event:

Groups across Alabama (especially in Montgomery), across the nation, and even overseas in the U.K. are planning celebrations in honor of the late Hank Williams for his 100th birthday on Sept. 17, 2023.
Groups across Alabama (especially in Montgomery), across the nation, and even overseas in the U.K. are planning celebrations in honor of the late Hank Williams for his 100th birthday on Sept. 17, 2023.

Hank’s 100th: A concert in celebration of Hank Williams

  • Date: Sept. 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

  • Location: Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tenn.

  • Info: Suzy Bogguss, Laura Cantrell, Della Mae, Rodney Crowell, Brennen Leigh, Delbert McClinton, Charlie McCoy, Chuck Mead, Wendy Moten, Sam Williams, and more performing interpretations of Williams classics in various styles.

  • Tickets: Museum members can start reserving tickets Sept. 1 online at countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/hanks-100th-a-concert-in-celebration-of-hank-williams

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Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel contributed.

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