Tex Williams

Tex Williams (August 23, 1917 - October 11, 1985) was an American country musician from Ramsey, Illinois. He helped move rural and acoustic country music to dance-oriented mainstream pop Western swing. His popularity peaked in the late 1940s. Williams is perhaps best-known for this talking blues style and his biggest hit is the novelty song "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette."

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August 23 - 1917 - October 11 - 1985 - Country music - Ramsey, Illinois - Western swing - 1940s - Talking blues - Novelty song

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