Tex Williams was a prominent American Western swing musician and talk-singing vocalist, active from the 1940s through the 1960s. Renowned for his signature style of talking blues, his biggest hit was "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", which topped both the country and pop charts in 1947. His music, deeply rooted in Western swing and country, featured humor and wit, often delivering social commentary. Williams' distinctive drawling vocals and unique storytelling style significantly impacted the country and western musical genres.