Coleman Emmett Williams (born Coleman Finchum, 1991), known professionally as IV (pronounced ''four''), is an American country-music singer and songwriter. He is the son of

Hank Williams III Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the ...

, grandson of

Hank Williams Jr. Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of ...

, and great-grandson of

Hank Williams Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he reco ...

. His musician relatives also include aunt Holly Williams, and great-aunt

Jett Williams Jett Williams (born Antha Belle Jett; January 6, 1953) is an American singer and songwriter. Early life Born Antha Belle Jett, she is the daughter of country music icon Hank Williams and Bobbie Jett (1922–1974), whose brief relationship with H ...

Biography

Born , Williams was raised in

Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat, seat of Davidson County, Tennessee, Davidson County. With a population of 689,447 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, Nashville is the List of muni ...

, by his mother, 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. 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. 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. In April 2021, Williams and his band released their first single, ''Son of Sin''. 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

Shooter Jennings Waylon Albright "Shooter" Jennings (born May 19, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He is the only son of country singers Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. In a career spanning over two decades, Shooter Jenni ...

which was released November 2023.

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