Hank Snow: Biography, Facts and Career
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Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow (May 9, 1914 – December 20, 1999) was a Canadian-American country music guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He recorded 140 albums and charted more than 85 singles on the Billboard country charts between 1950 and 1980. Snow had success on country music record charts with his songs including: "I'm Moving On", "The Golden Rocket", "The Rhumba Boogie", "I Don't Hurt Anymore", "Let Me Go, Lover!", "I've Been Everywhere", and "Hello Love". Hank Snow wrote songs about a wide range of topics including joy, freedom, travel, anguish, and love. His work was often inspired by his personal experiences, such as his childhood in a small town in rural Nova Scotia. He experienced extreme poverty, abuse, and physically punishing labor during the Great Depression. His mother encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming an entertainer like his idol, country star Jimmie Rodgers. Snow received various music awards and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The Hank Snow Home Town Museum in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, is dedicated to his life and work.
Quick facts about Hank Snow
- Full name: Hank Snow
- Born: 1914-05-09
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q648366
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Who is Hank Snow?
Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow (May 9, 1914 – December 20, 1999) was a Canadian-American country music guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
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Hank Snow is Canada.
When was Hank Snow born?
Hank Snow was born on 1914-05-09.
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