MUSICIAN
Hank Williams III
1972 - Today
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known professionally as Hank Williams III, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the drummer of hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and bassist of Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. Predominantly styled in country music, punk rock and heavy metal, he has released eleven studio albums, five of which under the label Curb Records. Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams and the son of Hank Williams Jr. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Hank Williams III is the 3,192nd most popular musician (down from 2,968th in 2024), the 18,869th most popular biography from United States (down from 17,515th in 2019) and the 1,335th most popular American Musician.
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Among MUSICIANS
Among musicians, Hank Williams III ranks 3,192 out of 3,175. Before him are Bill Stevenson, Ryan Peake, Matt Wachter, Perfume Genius, Jake Bugg, and Duke Dumont. After him are Andy Hurley, Lu Andrade, Breakbot, Kungs, Mike Posner, and Dan Snaith.
Most Popular Musicians in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsBill Stevenson
1963 - Present
HPI: 39.44
Rank: 3,186
Ryan Peake
1973 - Present
HPI: 39.43
Rank: 3,187
Matt Wachter
1976 - Present
HPI: 39.43
Rank: 3,188
Perfume Genius
1981 - Present
HPI: 39.39
Rank: 3,189
Jake Bugg
1994 - Present
HPI: 39.38
Rank: 3,190
Duke Dumont
1982 - Present
HPI: 39.36
Rank: 3,191
Hank Williams III
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 3,192
Andy Hurley
1980 - Present
HPI: 39.31
Rank: 3,193
Lu Andrade
1978 - Present
HPI: 39.30
Rank: 3,194
Breakbot
1981 - Present
HPI: 39.28
Rank: 3,195
Kungs
1996 - Present
HPI: 39.27
Rank: 3,196
Mike Posner
1988 - Present
HPI: 39.27
Rank: 3,197
Dan Snaith
1978 - Present
HPI: 39.26
Rank: 3,198
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1972, Hank Williams III ranks 1,292. Before him are Maja Lidia Kossakowska, Carlos Clos Gómez, Ruth Ogbeifo, Jamal Mashburn, Noriko Narazaki, and Christopher Daniel Barnes. After him are Óli Johannesen, Giniel de Villiers, Danny McFarlane, Claudia Karvan, Josh Singer, and Matt Hemingway.
Others Born in 1972
Go to all RankingsMaja Lidia Kossakowska
WRITER
1972 - 2022
HPI: 39.53
Rank: 1,286
Carlos Clos Gómez
REFEREE
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.53
Rank: 1,287
Ruth Ogbeifo
ATHLETE
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.45
Rank: 1,288
Jamal Mashburn
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.39
Rank: 1,289
Noriko Narazaki
MARTIAL ARTS
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.36
Rank: 1,290
Christopher Daniel Barnes
ACTOR
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.36
Rank: 1,291
Hank Williams III
MUSICIAN
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 1,292
Óli Johannesen
SOCCER PLAYER
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.28
Rank: 1,293
Giniel de Villiers
RACING DRIVER
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.28
Rank: 1,294
Danny McFarlane
ATHLETE
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.25
Rank: 1,295
Claudia Karvan
ACTOR
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.24
Rank: 1,296
Josh Singer
WRITER
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.21
Rank: 1,297
Matt Hemingway
ATHLETE
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.06
Rank: 1,298
In United States
Among people born in United States, Hank Williams III ranks 18,877 out of 20,380. Before him are Karan Ashley (1975), Nidal Hasan (1970), Michael Azerrad (1961), Gerald Green (1986), Keith Van Horn (1975), and Leslie Deniz (1962). After him are Matt Rife (1995), Rob Wiethoff (1976), Casey Cott (1992), Jeff Zients (1966), Jamie Babbit (1970), and Jana Kramer (1983).
Others born in United States
Go to all RankingsKaran Ashley
ACTOR
1975 - Present
HPI: 39.35
Rank: 18,871
Nidal Hasan
PHYSICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 39.35
Rank: 18,872
Michael Azerrad
WRITER
1961 - Present
HPI: 39.35
Rank: 18,873
Gerald Green
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 39.35
Rank: 18,874
Keith Van Horn
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1975 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 18,875
Leslie Deniz
ATHLETE
1962 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 18,876
Hank Williams III
MUSICIAN
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 18,877
Matt Rife
ACTOR
1995 - Present
HPI: 39.33
Rank: 18,878
Rob Wiethoff
ACTOR
1976 - Present
HPI: 39.33
Rank: 18,879
Casey Cott
ACTOR
1992 - Present
HPI: 39.33
Rank: 18,880
Jeff Zients
PUBLIC WORKER
1966 - Present
HPI: 39.33
Rank: 18,881
Jamie Babbit
FILM DIRECTOR
1970 - Present
HPI: 39.33
Rank: 18,882
Jana Kramer
ACTOR
1983 - Present
HPI: 39.32
Rank: 18,883
Among MUSICIANS In United States
Among musicians born in United States, Hank Williams III ranks 1,335. Before him are Adam Dutkiewicz (1977), Jack Owen (1967), Steve Turner (1965), Patrick Wilson (1969), Bill Stevenson (1963), and Matt Wachter (1976). After him are Andy Hurley (1980), Mike Posner (1988), Panda Bear (1978), Brendan Benson (1970), Brett James (1968), and Natalie Maines (1974).
Adam Dutkiewicz
1977 - Present
HPI: 39.67
Rank: 1,329
Jack Owen
1967 - Present
HPI: 39.66
Rank: 1,330
Steve Turner
1965 - Present
HPI: 39.49
Rank: 1,331
Patrick Wilson
1969 - Present
HPI: 39.46
Rank: 1,332
Bill Stevenson
1963 - Present
HPI: 39.44
Rank: 1,333
Matt Wachter
1976 - Present
HPI: 39.43
Rank: 1,334
Hank Williams III
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.34
Rank: 1,335
Andy Hurley
1980 - Present
HPI: 39.31
Rank: 1,336
Mike Posner
1988 - Present
HPI: 39.27
Rank: 1,337
Panda Bear
1978 - Present
HPI: 39.22
Rank: 1,338
Brendan Benson
1970 - Present
HPI: 39.22
Rank: 1,339
Brett James
1968 - 2025
HPI: 39.22
Rank: 1,340
Natalie Maines
1974 - Present
HPI: 39.17
Rank: 1,341













































