Jett Williams

In 1951, at the pinnacle of his career, legendary country singer Hank Williams recorded several hours of music with the Mother's Best Flour Show at radio station WSM, housed in the Grand Ole Opry.

Thinking the shows would only reach a small, mostly rural audience, Hank was unguarded in both his conversation and choice of songs — which included some that he’d never performed elsewhere. 

One might presume that the recordings would have been painstakingly archived and preserved. But when WSM cleaned house in the late 1970s, the Hank Williams Mother’s Best recordings were actually put out with the trash. Fortunately, they were rescued by the Opry’s photographer and handed over to Hank's daughter, Jett Williams.

Jett Williams, Hank Williams’ daughter, spent more than 30 years confirming her father's true identity. She discusses that and the much anticipated “Hank Williams Complete Mother’s Best Recordings…Plus,” a 16-disc collector’s boxed set that contains 72 complete 15-minute radio shows, featuring 143 performances by Hank Williams, together with conversations.

What is Jett Williams, son of Hank Williams, listening to right now? Find out what he told us after his recent appearance on The Leonard Lopate Show.

Jett Williams, Hank Williams’ daughter, spent more than 30 years confirming her father's true identity. She discusses that and the much anticipated “Hank Williams Complete Mother’s Best Recordings…Plus,” a 16-disc collector’s boxed set that contains 72 complete 15-minute radio shows, featuring 143 performances by Hank Williams, together with conversations.