Industry May 12, 2026

Chart Rewind: In 1951, Hank Williams Got Hot With ‘Cold, Cold Heart’

The country icon's song topped Billboard’s country jockeys chart and generated a bevy of pop covers.

Originally published by Billboard
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Chart Rewind: In 1951, Hank Williams Got Hot With ‘Cold, Cold Heart’
In 1951, Hank Williams achieved significant success with his song ‘Cold, Cold Heart.’ The track reached the number one position on Billboard’s country jockeys chart.

The song's popularity also led to numerous pop covers by other artists. Originally reported by Billboard.

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