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[|Human|] Who were Hank Williams early musical influences?
[|AI|] As a child Hank Williams was influenced by popular country artists such as Roy Acuff and Earnest Tubb, but he was also influenced by African-American blues musician Rufus Payne. Payne taught Williams how to play guitar, and was a significant influence on his musical style.
[|Human|] 
Who were Hank Williams early musical influences?