Cold, Cold Heart is a 1951 country song written and performed by Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys. It was recorded on December 21, 1950 at Castle Studio in Nashville and released as the B-side to Dear John on MGM Records in February 1951. The track blends country with blues influences and tells of a lover’s icy heart, inspired by Audrey Williams during a hospital stay after abortion complications. The melody borrows from T. Texas Tyler’s You’ll Still Be in My Heart. It became a No. 1 country hit and helped Williams reach a broader audience when Tony Bennett released a pop version the same year. The song remains a staple of Williams’ catalog and is often included on his compilations such as Hank Williams’ 40 Greatest Hits.
