Despite his binge drinking and no shows , he appeared to be invincible on the country charts and had become the first country songwriter to make significant inroads into the pop charts .
By May 1952 , Hank Williams was the biggest country music star in the world .
Despite Hank Williams ' binge drinking and no shows , Hank Williams appeared to be invincible on the country charts and had become the first country songwriter to make significant inroads into the pop charts .
By May 1952 , Hank Williams was the biggest country music star in the world .