Hank Locklin was an American country music singer-songwriter best known for his high tenor voice and smooth vocal style. Notable for his hits such as "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" and "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On," Locklin was a key figure in the Nashville sound movement of the 1950s and 1960s, which blended traditional country with pop music elements. His music was influential in expanding country music's appeal to a broader audience. His career spanned six decades, making him one of the longest-lived members of the Grand Ole Opry.