Hank Williams Gave Away A Hit Song To Steal A Woman

In the summer of 1952, a young Faron Young walked into the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time — three chart flops on his résumé and his girlfriend Billie Jean Jones on his arm. He had no idea that Hank Williams was about to change his life forever. What happened backstage that night involved a loaded pistol, a beautiful woman, and one of the greatest deals in country music history. Hank Williams gave away a hit song — and got the girl. This is a firsthand account told to me personally by Faron Young in the early 1990s. Welcome to Highway to Hank. I'm your host Jason Petty — Obie Award-winning actor, 30-year portrayer of Hank Williams in "Lost Highway" at the Ryman Auditorium and Off-Broadway in New York City. I spent decades collecting stories from the people who actually knew Hank. This is one of the best ones. 🎸 My Recommended Hank & Classic Country Gear Victrola Record Player Under $100!!! - https://amzn.to/4s9ye4m Hank Williams' Greatest Hits VINYL Record - https://amzn.to/412ECPI The BEST Hank Williams Biography -https://amzn.to/3OQnZDS My First and Favorite Hank Music CD -https://amzn.to/4kYSR0Y Hank Williams Complete Singles Collection CD- https://amzn.to/407zedA For the Biggest Hank Fans, The Complete Hank Recordings-https://amzn.to/4l28zs5 Great Coffee Table Hank Book, Incredible Photos - https://amzn.to/4l5wdnN History of the Louisiana Hayride, Fantastic Book - https://amzn.to/3N0ViDA History of the Grand Ole Opry Book - https://amzn.to/3OF8KO8 My Personal Country Music Word Search Book!!!- https://amzn.to/403yTbP MY GEAR: D'Addario Guitar Strings - https://amzn.to/4r1SZOM Stetson Hat (including the famous white one!) - https://amzn.to/4bgLcb1 My Show Boots (Ariat) - https://amzn.to/4shBSt5 Drifting Cowboy Western Shirts - https://amzn.to/4tXkTOF Retro Western Shirts (Hank style)- https://amzn.to/4r7xHzk **I will make a small commission if you clink the links and purchase. It helps support my channel! Thank you so much!!! 🌠 BOOKING FOR JASON'S SHOWS: send email to: [email protected] -Hank Williams-The Lonesome Tour (One-Man Show) -100 Years Of Hank Williams (Full Band and Trio Versions) -Country Royalty-Hank Williams and Patsy Cline (Full Band) -Classic Nashville Roadshow (Full Band) -Classic Nashville Christmas (Full Band) Visit www.jasonpetty.com for more info on Jason's shows.