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    • Sep 1, 1951
    Hank Williams purchases a farm in Williamson County, Tennessee
    Sep 14, 1951
    MGM releases Hank Williams' "Lonesome Whistle" and "Crazy Heart"
    Sep 17, 1951
    Hank Williams' Hadacol-sponsored tour, with comedians Bob Hope, Minnie Pearl, Milton Berle, Jack Benny and Jimmy Durante, comes to a screeching halt one month early when Hadacol is sold
    Sep 24, 1951
    Dinah Washington records a hit jazz version of Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" in New York City
    Oct 20, 1951
    Hank Williams signs a movie deal with MGM Pictures
    Oct 25, 1951
    Hank Williams records "There's A Tear In My Beer." The tape remains in boxes at Bill Lister's house until 1988, when Lister sends it to Hank Williams Jr., who eventually records a duet matching him with his father's performance
    Oct 26, 1951
    Big Bill Lister records the first version of "There's A Tear In My Beer" to be released. The song will achieve hit status when Hank Williams Jr.'s voice and new instrumental tracks are added to a demo recording by the song's writer, Hank Williams
    Nov 9, 1951
    MGM releases the first Hank Williams album, "Hank Williams Sings"
    Nov 14, 1951
    Hank Williams makes his first national TV appearance, on CBS-TV's "The Perry Como Show," performing "Hey, Good Lookin'"
    Nov 23, 1951
    MGM releases Hank Williams' "Baby, We're Really In Love"
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