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Lewis “Butch” Fitzgerald

September 12, 2021

The Lost Bloodline of Hank Williams & The Search for Hank IV (Country History X)

Could it be that the most important and influential bloodline in country music history actually has a lost branch? Country History X Episode #11 delves into this complicated and convoluted story, while now a 4th generation of performers have emerged looking to carry on Hank’s name.

Coleman Williams, Colin Escott, Hank 4, Hank Williams, Hank Williams III, Hank Williams IV, Hank Williams Jr., Hilary Williams, Holly Williams, IV and the Strange Band, Jett Williams, Joe Allcorn, Lewis "Butch" Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald, Sam Williams

Tracing Bloodlines and Preserving Traditions: The Story of Hank Williams IV

It was nearly five years ago now that Saving Country Music first delved into the subject of whether there was indeed a legitimate fourth generation member of the most legendary name in country music history: Hank Williams. Of course we all know about the original Hank Williams, whose birth name was actually Hiram King Williams, and who was country music’s first superstar.

Hank Williams, Hank Williams III, Hank Williams IV, Hank Williams Jr., Lewis "Butch" Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald