Hank Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, song writer and musician well known in the country music genre. Some of his best known songs include: "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey, Good Lookin'", and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". His son, Hank Williams, Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and became a well-known country singer as well.