Coleman Emmett Williams (born Coleman Finchum, c. 1991), known professionally as IV[2] (pronounced four), is an American country-music singer and songwriter. He is the son of Hank Williams III, grandson of Hank Williams Jr., and great-grandson of Hank Williams. His musician relatives also include aunt Holly Williams, and great-aunt Jett Williams.
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.jpg) Williams performing at Vultures in Colorado Springs on February 17, 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Coleman Finchum |
| Born | 1991 (age 32–33) Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Black Country Rock Media[1] |
Biography
Born c. 1991, Williams was raised in Nashville, Tennessee, by his mother,[3] who didn't have an ongoing relationship with his father and sued him for child support when Coleman was five years old, which prompted his father's entry into the recording industry.[4] As an adult, he adopted his father's surname. The moniker "IV" refers to his status as the fourth generation of musicians beginning with his great-grandfather Hank Williams.[4][5] Williams would spend his high school years with his father, and after he graduated, he traveled the country to expand his music tastes by learning from bands all over the country.[3]
In April 2021, Williams and his band released their first single, Son of Sin.[6] In June 2022, they released their debut studio album, Southern Circus. The following year Coleman would record his second album Hang Dog. Produced by friend and ally Shooter Jennings which was released November 2023. [7][8]
References
Cite news
- Harmon, Bryce (August 4, 2021). "IV & The Strange Band Set for Muddy Roots in September as Coleman Carries on Country Legacy". The Murfreesboro Pulse. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021.