![]() ![]() As one of Alabama's 540,000 urbanites in 1940 (representing 29 percent of the state's population), and one of only about 250,000 who lived in the state's large cities, the Williams family represented Alabama's demographic future. Singing without amplification, and above the sounds of a band, Williams developed a full-throated style similar to that of Grand Ole Opry star Roy Acuff. The young performer eventually formed a band called the Driftin' Cowboys and began playing in the area. He maintained his interest in music and eventually began Hank and Hezzy's Driftin' Cowboysperforming on Montgomery's WSFA radio station, where he remained on the air intermittently from 1937 to 1942. Hank augmented the family income by shining shoes and selling peanuts on the street. ![]() In 1937, Lillie Williams and her son moved to the capital city of Montgomery, where Lillie opened a boarding house.
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