Hawkshaw Hawkins was an American country music singer prominent in the 1950s and early 1960s. Known for his rich, baritone voice, Hawkins' style was embedded in traditional honky-tonk and heartfelt ballads, with notable hits like "Lonesome 7-7203". His career was tragically cut short when he perished in the same 1963 plane crash that killed country stars Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas. Despite his untimely death, Hawkins' influence in the country music genre is significant, with his distinctive style inspiring many future artists.