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Billie Jean Horton (née Jones; born June 6, 1933) is an American country-music singer-songwriter and music promoter. She had high profile marriages, first to country musician and singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1952 until 1953 and subsequently to singer Johnny Horton from 1953 until 1960.
Despondent at the death of Hank, Billie Jean was quick to embark on a new romance, this time to country singer Johnny Horton. This was to be her first truly long-term relationship. She and Johnny married in September of 1953, and she took up a key role in promoting and managing her husband’s career.
Aug 3, 2022 · Billie Jean Horton is one of the country music icons that require no introduction, as she has carved her name over the hearts of music lovers. Some people’s impact is larger-than-life, and so was Billie’s.
Mar 30, 2024 · For a brief period in her youth, Billie Jean Horton was the shining star of country music, known for her rich, soulful voice and unforgettable performances. However, as her life progressed, she became better known for her tragic relationships and eventual decline.
Mar 22, 2016 · Billie Jean Horton is an American classic and a treasure unique to this area, a product of the old South and the classic country-western honky tonk scene that...
Sep 20, 1987 · After several marriages, myriad personal tragedies and more than three decades of forced legal education, Billie Jean Horton lives by a simple motto. “Swing with whatever happens,” she said.
Sep 1, 2014 · This is a short clip taken from a documentary about Hank Williams, which can be found in five parts on YouTube.
Nov 20, 2019 · Billie Jean Horton - Ocean Of Tears 1961 (20th Fox) Songwriter – Bill Franks, Russell Sims.
Oct 7, 2023 · Explore the 1961 song "Devoted To You" by Billie Jean Horton, the wife of Hank Williams and Johnny Horton.
Billie Jean Jones (born 1933) was the second wife of influential country singer Hank Williams. They married in October 1952; each had a previous marriage that ended in divorce. Hank and Billie Jean met in Nashville in summer 1952.
