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I Saw the Light, the Hank Williams biopic, now playing in theaters nationwide, starring Tom Hiddleston as the iconic country legend.

It was a big night for country music on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night (March 22), as both Granger Smith and actor Tom Hiddleston — who plays Hank Williams in the new documentary I Saw the Light — appeared on the late night show.

CMA Music Festival's Friday night lineup was announced on Wednesday (March 16), and the star power at this year's fest continues to impress.

The much-anticipated Hank Williams biopic I Saw the Light is set for release later this month, but Taste of Country fans are getting an early look inside the creative process from lead actor Tom Hiddleston and musical director Rodney Crowell in this exclusive clip.

Tom Hiddleston stars as Hank Williams in the upcoming I Saw the Light biopic, set for release on March 25, and 10 readers could be holding a one-of-a-kind piece of movie memorabilia when they go to see the film.

The 'I Saw the Light' movie soundtrack will be released in late March, just prior to the biopic's debut.

Grab the tissues ...

The Hank Williams biopic 'I Saw the Light' just got a lot more star power. 'The Avengers' star Elizabeth Olsen has signed on to play Williams' wife, Audrey Mae. Olsen will join Tom Hiddleston in the film, which is expected to start shooting in Louisiana next month.

Actor Tom Hiddleston is set to portray Hank Williams in the new film 'I Saw the Light.'

Tattoos are becoming more and more prevalent these days, with many big fans wanting to show their love for their favorite country music artists in a very ... dedicated ... way. Unfortunately, sometimes that devotion can turn into something to be less than proud of.

Jett Williams -- the 61-year-old daughter of country legend Hank Williams, Sr. and a country singer herself -- was arrested on Tuesday morning (Feb. 25) in Lebanon, Tenn. on charges of driving under the influence.

A number of country music's biggest stars have taken on new personas to flush out new creative opportunities, and not all of these alter egos were meant as jokes. Sure, one can't imagine Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum pursuing a full-time career as Dick Fantastic, but several superstars did just that.