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  • Feb 28, 1923
    Audrey Sheppard is born in Pike County, Alabama. She marries Hank Williams, becoming a driving force in his career. Their volatile relationship provides the grist for much of his music. She also gives birth to Hank Williams Jr.
    Dec 5, 1944
    Audrey Guy divorces her first husband, clearing the way for her marriage to Hank Williams 10 days later
    Dec 15, 1944
    Hank Williams marries Audrey Guy at a gas station outside Andalusia, Alabama
    Apr 28, 1948
    Audrey Williams files for divorce from Hank Williams
    May 26, 1948
    Hank and Audrey Williams' first divorce is finalized
    May 26, 1949
    Hank Williams Jr. is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. The son of country legend Hank Williams, he develops his own career, taking Entertainer of the Year in 1987 from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music
    Aug 9, 1949
    The divorce of Hank and Audrey Williams, finalized in May 1948, is reversed, 11 weeks after the birth of Hank Williams Jr.
    Sep 7, 1949
    Hank and Audrey Williams buy a home at 4916 Franklin Road in Nashville
    Jun 16, 1951
    Hank and Audrey Williams hold grand opening for a new clothing store, Hank & Audrey's Corral, at 724 Commerce Street in downtown Nashville. Lefty Frizzell is on hand for the activities
    Dec 29, 1951
    Audrey Williams moves out of the house after, she says, Hank Williams attacked her

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