Hank Locklin

country music singer-songwriter

Hank Locklin - country music singer-songwriter
Born

February 15th, 1918
107 years ago

Died

March 8th, 2009
16 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Active primarily in the mid-20th century, this American singer-songwriter and guitarist became a prominent figure in the country music genre. The career included a string of chart-topping hits within the Billboard country charts. The most significant achievement was the 1965 hit song 'Please Help Me, I'm Falling', which reached number one. This artist also contributed to the genre through a distinctive blend of traditional country styles and a smooth vocal delivery.

Released the number one single 'Please Help Me, I'm Falling'

Had multiple chart-topping hits throughout the 1960s

Influenced generations of country music artists

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