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Fifty years ago on New Year's Day, country superstar Hank Williams died while being driven to a performance. On Morning Edition, host Bob Edwards looks at Williams' musical legacy.

Gospel singer MARION WILLIAMS. Her trademark, a long-lasting high A-flat "whooo," has been adopted by most gospel and soul singers singers like Little Richard and Aretha Franklin. A self- proclaimed "Holy Roller", WILLIAMS received the Kennedy Center Honars Award this month in Washington for her lifetime achievement in the arts. When she's not performing, WILLIAMS sings traditional gospel at the African-Methodist-Episcopal church in Philadelphia--the first black church formed in America. Her new album is "Can't Keep It To Myself" (Schananchie). (Rebroadcast from 12/6/93).

Gospel singer MARION WILLIAMS. Her trademark, a long-lasting high A-flat "whooo," has been adopted by most gospel singers and soul singers like Little Richard and Aretha Franklin. A self- proclaimed "Holy Roller", WILLIAMS received the Kennedy Center Honars Award last night in Washington for her lifetime achievement in the arts. When she's not performing, WILLIAMS sings traditional gospel at the African-Methodist-Episcopal church in Philadelphia--the first black church formed in America. Her new album is "Can't Keep It To Myself" (San

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the 50th anniversary of the death of country music legend Hank Williams.

Correspondent Farai Chideya talks with jazz saxophonist Pamela Williams about her latest CD, Sweet Saxations.

Williams performs music from her new album, Emerald, alongside collaborator Jill Sobule.

Personal accounts and reflections of individuals affected by the Iraq war. Hear Paul Williams' diary entry.

Now solo, the former Civil Wars singer showcases her gorgeous voice in "Sweet Love Of Mine."

Gospel great Marion Williams is not a household name, but she inspired many blues and rock singers. Little Richard's signature wail was all Williams. Her wide-ranging voice gave recording engineers fits, her long-time producer says.

2: Actor WILLEM (WILLIAM) DEFOE. He's starred in "Platoon," "The Last Temptation of Christ," "Mississippi Burning," and "Wild at Heart." He's currently starring in "Body of Evidence," with Madonna. (REBROACAST. Originally aired 8

Writer and editor William Maxwell has died at the age of 91. Maxwell was on staff at The New Yorker for forty years, where he worked with many famous authors -- including J.D. Salinger and John Updike.

NPR Ends Juan Williams' Contract After Muslim Remarks NPR has terminated the contract of Senior News Analyst Juan Williams, due to remarks made on The…

NPR Ends Juan Williams' Contract After Muslim Remarks NPR has terminated the contract of Senior News Analyst Juan Williams, due to remarks made on The…

This performance from 2001 finds Williams on the heels of Essence, the heavily anticipated follow-up to 1998's Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Hear the beloved alt-country singer-songwriter perform.

A veteran of the New England folk scene, Williams emerged nationally in the mid-1990s, winning fans with her idiosyncratic songwriting, acerbic wit and lovely soprano voice.

William Russo, who composed and arranged music for Stan Kenton, also wrote works performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. He died recently at 74. Tony Sarabia of Chicago Public Radio offers an appreciation.

Charles Carr was driving the car on New Year's Eve 1952 when Hank Williams died from a heart attack in the back seat. He talks about the experience, and we hear some of Hank's music.

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Writer William Goldman died this week — he had an outsized influence on films, and the way we talk to each other. Scott Simon remembers the screenwriting giant.

Actor and comic Robin Williams is co-starring in the new animated feature Happy Feet. Recently, he starred in the film The Night Listener.