Famous families in country music

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Hank Williams Jr. famously sang "Family Tradition," a song about the rich and tumultuous history of country music in his family. But the Williams clan isn't the only famous country music family. For decades, many country artists have learned from their talented parents, some even passing down their love of music to their own children.

1. Williams Family

   • Hank Williams died at age 29, but his family legacy spread through three generations. Hank Williams Jr. began as his musical career singing his father's songs like "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Cold, Cold Heart" and "Move It On Over." He grew weary of that alone and added Southern rock to his sound. He became known for good-time anthems like "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight." Williams Jr. got another shot of fame when the song, with some lyrical changes, got picked up as the theme for professional football telecasts. His son, Shelton Hank Williams, goes by the name Hank Williams III. He became known for his wide range of music, which shifted from honky tonk to punk to heavy metal.

   The Judds

   • Comprised of Naomi and her daughter Wynonna, The Judds had sold more than 20 million albums as of 2011. They topped the country charts 15 times with songs like, "Why Not Me?" and "Mama He's Crazy." Their success peaked during the 80s and ended when Naomi retired due to an illness. Wynonna found solo success with songs like "I Saw the Light" and "Girls with Guitars." Naomi's other daughter, Ashley, became famous as a movie actress. She has starred in hit movies like "Heat," "Kiss the Girls," "Someone Like You" and "Double Jeopardy."

   The Jennings

   • Waylon Jennings started his career playing bass for rocker Buddy Holly. He was supposed to be on the plane that crashed and killed Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper on February 3, 1959, but gave up his seat to the Big Bopper. Jennings eventually turned to country. He had several hits with Willie Nelson, and a marriage to singer Jessi Colter of "I'm Not Lisa" fame. Their son, Waylon Albright Jennings was born in 1989. He went into music as a country rock artist, but as of 2011 he was playing alternative rock. Waylon Jennings died in 2002.

   The McGraw-Hill Family

   • The power couple of country music, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill had sold over 70 million albums as of 2011. McGraw, the son of former major league pitcher Tug McGraw, and Hill were already stars on their own when they married in 1996. Their first duet, "It's Your Love," stayed at the top of the country charts for six weeks and earned Hill her first CMA Award. The two had three daughters as of 2010.

   Cash and Carter

   • As a boy, Johnny Cash soaked up every bit of music he could find, ranging from his mother's folk songs to the work songs from the nearby railroad yards. Cash formed a band while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. He went into the business after his discharge, struggled for a few years, but finally cracked the "Billboard" country music charts with "Cry, Cry, Cry." More hits followed, including "So Doggone Lonesome" and "Folsom Prison Blues." Cash struggled with addiction problems, but got much needed help from his singing partner, June Carter. Carter came from a family that had been famous in country music for decades. They were even known as the "First Family of Country Music." The family added a new member in 1968 when Cash and Carter were married. Cash, the "Man in Black," and Carter died months apart from each other in 2003. Among the survivors was Rosanne Cash, Cash's daughter from a earlier marriage. She won a Grammy in 1985.

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