A Psychological Biography of Hiram "Hank" Williams

"In the concluding volume of his psychological biography of Hank Williams, author Paul R. Nail, Ph.D., puts readers inside the famous country singer's mind, as Hank navigates the tormented 'lost highway' of his final two years. "From the heady heights of his skyrocketing career at the beginning of 1951, to the depths of his tragic demise in the back seat of his chauffeur-driven Cadillac in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 1953, this extensively researched and highly insightful final book of a three-volume biography is a seismic addition to the study of Hank Williams's short life that ended at age 29. "I highly recommend it to everyone fascinated by the Hillbilly Shakespeare." - Carl Eddy, noted Hank Williams expert, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and author Author Bio - Paul R. Nail holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University (1981). He grew up in rural Oklahoma in the 1960s, but did not become a Hank Willimas fan until discovering his body of work in 1984. Now retired, Dr. Nail was a college professor, researcher, and author for 39 years. He brings together classic and contemporary theory as well as psychological research to provide a unique perspective into the life and career of Hank Williams, widely regarded as the most influential singer/songwriter in country music history.