Tex Williams

About

Country western musician who released the 1947 #1 hit song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)." He released more than twenty charting singles over the course of his career.

Before Fame

He grew up in Ramsey, Illinois before becoming popular in his twenties for his music.

Trivia

He appeared on the television broadcast, Shower of Stars, in 1956.

Family Life

He was born into a Midwestern family.

Associated With

Merle Travis wrote a large part of Williams' biggest hit song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)."