Hank Locklin, born Lawrence Hankins Locklin on 15 June 1918 in McLellan, Florida, was an American country music singer. He initially worked as a disc jockey before transitioning into music with his first single "I'll Never Let You Go" released in 1947. His breakthrough came with the release of the song "Let Me Be Man Enough", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1959. He signed to RCA Records and continued releasing popular albums such as Hank Locklin Sings (1962) and The Best of Hank Locklin (1970). His other notable songs include "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" and "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On", both of which reached number one on country charts. Throughout his career, he collaborated with various artists but is best known for his solo work. He retired from performing in 1972. His song "Please Help Me, I’m Falling" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1983. He passed away on 8 March 2009, leaving behind a significant impact on country music with numerous hit singles and albums to his credit. In 2020, his song "Send Me Your Gold" reached number one posthumously on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart after being re-released.
