Sam Williams Talks About The Pressure from His Grandfather, Hank Williams

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[@erinlaundra6528]

HANK3 is the real deal.

[@galaxyolden3732]

Hank Jr. Is still tops for me. Love the original and 3 as well.

[@scottr664]

Hank 3 looks and sounds like Hank sr.

[@lindavaughn4974]

Yes

[@user-od9zo7uu7z]

That's Hank 3s younger brother Sam Williams.

[@rachelsouth69]

And Sam is the spitting image of Hank Jr 🤠 I miss III, it's been awhile since he's put out anything.

[@madness8765]

Oh my gosh, he freaking looks JUST like him. That is amazing. Hank3 looked a LOT like him too when he was younger. Absolutely amazingly cool.

[@kftvitamind5450]

Love sam. Great dude. Looks like Hank sr. Those ears that smile. And just straight to the point. Like his dad.

[@banjosforbreakfast6086]

Sure does

[@tomkelly8774]

I can't believe how much sam looks like his grandfather

[@josephmcvay7670]

Young man your grandfather was one of the greatest songwriters ever he was very poetic

[@lindavaughn4974]

I'm sure Sam knows this

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@lindavaughn4974Dude was passing a compliment, no need to be a douche bucket

[@user-ks8ln7ot3o]

He is truly following in his grandfather and dad's footsteps. I swear I had goose bumps hearing him sing like his grandpa and his dad.

[@walkingolga6235]

if only he’d learn to pick up that dang guitar

[@rhondahamil5072]

God bless you Sam and your family

[@jsteel3095]

I’m sure you’re better than what they’re calling country music nowadays. 🥺

[@graylyns]

Steele player, Mike Johnson's dad played with Hank. Went on to play for Mel Street, then Bill Anderson. My ears were pinned to Mama's Hank records. I would shut myself off on New Years eve and just break down. Later, I met Mel Street(last 2-3 years of his life). Never will get over these two.

[@jerryhawthornejr.4261]

GOD BLESS YOU SAM❤❤

[@ronaldszudy8184]

Well spoken, young Sam. You have been asked these questions countless times. Your sincerity and sensitivity are courageous and honest.

[@budbundy4014]

He is a talentless hack

[@patrickmalone6833]

Hank 3 got the talent.

[@EliCosper85]

You said it

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Damn right Rebel Proud.

[@1besieged]

Both grandsons (all) grandsons have gifts of song/ singing/ lyrical talent/ musical talent, glad I look up : Hank William's grandchildren singing one day, was not disappointed.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@1besiegedwell I’m sure if ole Hank was alive today HE would be VeRy disappointed in what’s going on with this kid.

[@1besieged]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 I grew up from 1960 onward, and yes, Christians & the Bible say it is not cool to be gay, Bible states: man should not lay with a man... & 'God blinded the eyes of men who tried to rape his Angels... this is God's Word, so , mankind took gay as abnormal to 'normal ' that is twisted. Freedom of speech & press USA copyrighted

[@deaconfrost4100]

That boy definitely looks like his granddaddy....and he definitely has the pipes too...

[@zaidasanchez8131]

Sam just looks like his grandfather, Hank Sr. my mother’s favorite ❤️👏💐❤️

[@jeffyoder8105]

Yeah besides looks and song writing there's no doubts that young Sam is a member of the Williams family and with any luck at all he'll be a country music star like a combination of his Dad and his Grandfather and he'll hopefully keep the "family tradition " alive and well in country music for quite a few years to come 😊😅😮😂❤😊❤

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Well he most definitely 100% has NOT kept the Family Tradition alive, as a matter of fact he has tainted the whole family name

[@rickywalker3154]

Bill Anderson and Jeanie Seely were really cool in this interview.

[@patriciaprice9533]

Love the whole Family!

[@nebraskamalt6949]

I like Sam’s take on his family relationship and life. Never really seen his take before this interview. Charisma is genetic

[@suzannehammitt2831]

Much love to Sam from Dothan, Alabama! You are a unique, massively amazing talent. ❤❤#TroyUGrad

[@TennesseeYaya]

Love this sweet Sam! So talented! We’re so proud!

[@lukedupree962]

Shelton is the real III

[@jeanettesmith765]

He looks so much like Hank Sr.

[@matthewpalmer9820]

It kinda of sucks that they're prasijng Sam for being Hank's grandson, just completely ignoring Hank III

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Well Hank 3 isn’t there, Ftuity Sam is so I imagine thats why they’re talking about HiM and not Shelton

[@ravenwild5184]

Hank III isn't there, isn't part of this moment and can you respect how hard it must be for Sam to have someone like you blow Sam off when it's finally his moment? If I was Sam I would think your comment kinda sucks.

[@gittahfiend]

Hank 3, as talented as he is, wants to be a punk rocker. That's the problem.

[@donjulio4025]

how could he have pressure from his grand father? He never new him

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Yeah I bet he’s got it rough.

[@jeffyoder8105]

Hey I won't disagree with any of y'all 's comments about Sam's looks cause I can see a lot of Hank Sr's looks in Sam and this is the second time I'm seen him singing and he doesn't have his Grandpa's Alabama accent but you can tell he is Hank Sr's grandson 😊😅😮😂❤😂❤😊❤

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

You can tell he’s a damn Fruit

[@nancyross3964]

I think that cut out just as it was getting really good

[@davidrice3337]

What about Jett -

[@jessehall1194]

They was all good different eras

[@melissawilliams2325]

He looks exactly like his late grandpa Hank Williams Sr. It's uncanny

[@danwillis2671]

I grew up listening to Hank senior then blessed with Hank Jr and now its amazing that there’s a 3rd generation with Hank III and Sam. I feel very fortunate to have lived long enough to experience this much of the Williams family legacy. I know Hiram is smiling down on his family.

[@walkingtrails7776]

He does favor..but Hank 3 is like a clone !

[@roneasleyjr.1831]

I thought Hank 3rd looked like Sr, but damn, Sam might have him beat!!! Proud to claim Hank Sr as a Bama Boy!!!

[@nathanalmond8280]

He sure does look like Hank.

[@nobodythatyouknow305]

Why does he look so much like sr and jr I’m dead

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Pretty wild isn’t it? He looks exactly like both of them at the same time

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Strong genes. Hank 3 looks just like Hank Sr.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Hank III is the only Williams I can get on board with

[@glencoe6305]

Me too,except for the devil worship music.

[@benbricker890]

Sam looks like Hank Sr. . Shelton Hank 3 sounds like him, he ( Shelton) mastered the sound.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

@@benbricker890 Hank III mastered his own style and sound. Though he resembles Hiram Hank, he doesn't try to portray him.

[@ItsBasset_]

​@@glencoe6305wym by devil worship music?

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@featheredcoyote5477and why is that?

[@davidmiller9984]

He favors Hank sr

[@davidrbecken]

Sam is an amazing performer, separate from his genetics.

[@Traestorz]

Hank III!!!

[@Blue-rw9kj]

Hank III more like Granddaddy, sometimes too much, Hank,Sr the Greatest of all time , followed by George Jones.

[@keithfrazier8616]

He didn’t even know his grandfather to have that kind of pressure

[@acp865]

You’re not him, so how can you tell? You’re in no position to even have a clue 😆😆😆

[@martinamairitsch2467]

He might not have known his grandfather but the pressure doesn't come from the grandfather but from the expectations from the people.

[@leolacasse6278]

The Wiliams dangerous redundancy is embarrassing to watch. There was only one Hank Williams. If this kid don't stop trying to be Hank he will sacrifice having his own authentic life.

[@slmmdgg]

how about shelton

[@leolacasse6278]

what a "B"

[@Timcrtr1]

Hank Williams and I have something in common. I was also born with Spina Bifida. Mine is more severe than his was though.

[@anitanuthurgun984]

4:05 Moonshine Wellness ✔

[@brenda9140]

8:01

[@clems6989]

God, he looks like Hank sr

[@sandystevens7046]

He looks like Hank Sr

[@deecarter8346]

Sam looks like Hank Sr

[@campbellmarty36]

Wonder if Hank Jr still talks about Gay Guitar pickers NOT turning him on????☝️🙄

[@acp865]

Even as free spoken as Jr is, I’d say probably not, unless he’s singing for a very select crowd. He ain’t lying, gay guitar pickers don’t turn him on. They don’t turn me on either.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@acp865Oh he still sings it just like he used to, I heard him sing it a year and a half ago

[@LindaAllen2129]

Sam looks like his dad.

[@mike.6285]

Blow-cephus

[@lkycharms84g83]

Hank Sr rolling over in his grave. We all know Hank Jr is very conservative so I’m sure this homosexual thing is like a knife in the heart

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

You better believe it!

[@Rebwell]

Oh yes so terrible to have a brave, authentic , intelligent and articulate son. He is himself. Fully. Regardless of his lineage. If that isn’t a Williams trait….

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@Rebwell oh Those are all very admirable traits… it’s the one you didn’t mention that is the issue

[@daverogers4607]

I disagree. We need more diversity in country music, like a gay black country singer named Charlie Gay Pride.

[@kellyschultz485]

There is always someone in the bunch that says something very inappropriate. This time its you.

[@DobbyPotter64]

He's got a long way to go before I give him another chance. He was very rude to people. His father had to overcome this and he's going to have to. I hope that he does.

[@ryankelly2851]

Wow he really does looks like Hank Sr😮 more than Hank III does

[@elainemcatee4347]

That kid looks just like Hank Williams, if his hair was black and combed right it would be uncanny?

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Listen to your daddys song dinosaur

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Why? You really think he’s never heard the song and listened to the words?

[@rubbersole79]

Sure looks like his granddaddy.

[@MrBodyguard380]

I loved Hank Sr. But I wouldn’t give a nickel for Hank Jr. He used being a Williams as an excuse for his stupid behavior. Junior barley even knew Hank senior. He was just a baby when his dad died. The “Family Tradition” should be good honest country music. Not drugs and alcohol.

[@rodbelding9523]

Your comment makes no sense. Hank Sr. literally died from drugs and alcohol. It is the "family tradition."

[@tonyhill3786]

Hank Sr. would be ashamed of Sam's life style, and I'm sure his Daddy is as well.

[@debbieking2139]

As a Christian Mother of a gay man like Sam, I do not judge. I just love the child God gave me. The Bible says above and beyond all things the greatest commandment Jesus gave is, " To love one another as I have loved you." Let's just love and leave the judgment up to Him.

[@davidrice3337]

What is wrong with him

[@davidrice3337]

ohh he's a que-! l see

[@whatmatters5486]

I hope you find love in your heart this lifetime and learn to live through Jesus. SMH, WOW! Such judgmental hateful people.

[@1besieged]

Sam has a child, that tells me he has been in love with a woman, maybe he was 'recruited' or changed his mind , either way, he is a great singer/songwriter, he is a born singer. God loves all of His children, Sam is a Christian.

[@2jojoruiz]

Where is Clancy you guys treat him like the redheaded stepchild you people make me sick Hank 3 always rocks out harder than you can

[@billliddle6216]

Gay guitar pickers don't turn me on!!!

[@mike.6285]

Exactly. I can't believe this shit.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

The FuCK is wrong with kids anymore!!??

[@maxspencer2523]

If he's gay, he's mine, lol

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@maxspencer2523 he’s 100% Gay, that came from his own mouth so Go Get Him!

[@leslieisaacs3080]

No one cares what turns you on.

[@yellowcard1933]

And now he likes boys. Hank would disown him