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Where was Hank Williams en route to when he died?

  • A concert in Canton, Ohio

  • A recording session in Nashville

  • His home in Montgomery

  • A radio appearance in New York

Answer

Hank Williams was en route to a concert in Canton, Ohio when he died in a car accident on New Year's Day, 1953. The car was driven by Williams' manager, Pappy Daily, who was also killed in the crash. Williams was 29 years old at the time of his death.
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