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Hank Thompson was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician who rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his honky-tonk style of music and his hit songs such as "The Wild Side of Life," "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette," and "A Six Pack to Go." He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989. Thompson was born in Waco, Texas, and began playing guitar and singing at an early age. He formed his own band, the Brazos Valley Boys, in 1946 and began performing on the radio. He released his first single, "Whoa Sailor," in 1947 and had his first hit, "Humpty Dumpty Heart," in 1948. He went on to have a successful career, releasing more than 60 albums and charting more than 60 singles on the Billboard country music charts. He also appeared in several films and television shows. Thompson died in 2007 at the age of 82. He was posthumously inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

Popular As Henry William Thompson
Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 3 September, 1925
Birthday 3 September
Birthplace Waco, Texas, USA
Date of death 6 November, 2007
Died Place Keller, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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Hank Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Hank Thompson's Wife?

His wife is Ann Williams (1970 - 6 November 2007) ( his death), Dorothy Ray (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Ann Williams (1970 - 6 November 2007) ( his death), Dorothy Ray (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Hank Thompson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Hank Thompson worth at the age of 82 years old? Hank Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Hank Thompson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1960

With his background in electronics, he was an innovator, with several firsts to his credit: first act to tour with a sound and lighting system; first with corporate tour sponsorship; first to record a live album ("Live at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas", 1960); first country music show to play Vegas; and first to record in hi-fi stereo.

1952

His number one hit "the Wild Side of Life", released in 1952 [15 weeks #1] was answered later the same year by Kitty Wells with her first #1 release, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Women" [6 weeks #1]

1925

Hank Thompson was born on September 3, 1925 in Waco, Texas, USA as Henry William Thompson. He was married to Ann Williams and Dorothy Ray.