<P> Parker introduced Hamilton to Hank Williams ' ex-wife Audrey . The two got along well and Audrey lobbied on Hamilton 's behalf . Hamilton said , `` Audrey wanted the movie to happen , especially to make her son , Hank Williams Jr. , a singing star the same way she had pushed Big Hank to stardom . '' The idea was that Williams Jr would dub the singing in the movie and release the soundtrack album under his name ; Hamilton wanted to perform the songs himself -- `` that was the key to the character '' -- but knew the only way he would get the part was to agree to be dubbed . With Audrey 's support , Hamilton got the part , his signing being announced in November 1963 . </P>
<P> Parker introduced Hamilton to Hank Williams ' ex-wife Audrey . The two got along well and Audrey lobbied on Hamilton 's behalf . Hamilton said , `` Audrey wanted the movie to happen , especially to make her son , Hank Williams Jr. , a singing star the same way she had pushed Big Hank to stardom . '' The idea was that Williams Jr would dub the singing in the movie and release the soundtrack album under his name ; Hamilton wanted to perform the songs himself -- `` that was the key to the character '' -- but knew the only way he would get the part was to agree to be dubbed . With Audrey 's support , Hamilton got the part , his signing being announced in November 1963 . </P>
who sang the songs in the movie your cheatin heart
who sang the songs in the movie your cheatin heart
Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams Jr.