About
Country western musician who released the 1947 #1 hit song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)." He released more than twenty charting singles over the course of his career.
Before Fame
He grew up in Ramsey, Illinois before becoming popular in his twenties for his music.
Trivia
He appeared on the television broadcast, Shower of Stars, in 1956.
Family Life
He was born into a Midwestern family.
Associated With
Merle Travis wrote a large part of Williams' biggest hit song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)."
