Hank Williams

Lambert will perform during CBS' Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast.

As we do every year, we want to share the records we're especially excited about for Record Store Black Friday, which is set for Nov. 29.

On Nov. 3, 1961, Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.

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Country legend Williams was born on Sept. 17, 1923.

On Aug. 7, 1948, Williams made his first appearance on the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride'.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame features everyone from actors to radio personalities, and there are plenty of Nashville names enshrined there.

On June 11, 1949, Williams made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."