[3] Despite the objections of Hank's mother and bandmates, Sheppard was added to the band as an occasional singer and upright bass player.

Country-music biographer Colin Escott wrote "Her duets with Hank were like an extension of their married life in that she fought him for dominance on every note."

Having recorded several duets with her husband, Audrey was featured on the recordings of "Lost on the River", "I Heard My Mother Praying for Me", "Dear Brother", "Jesus Remembered Me", "The Pale Horse and His Rider", "Jesus Died for Me", "Help Me Understand", "Something Got a Hold of Me", "I Want to Live and Love", and "Where the Soul of Man Never Dies".

[5] When her husband expressed a desire to adopt Lycrecia, Williams refused, fearing that he would take her if they divorced.

[6] On December 31, 1951, after allegations of mutual infidelities and the resumption of her husband's health problems, Williams called from a hotel and told Hank to be out of their Tennessee house by the time she returned.

Replying to her with a seemingly prophetic statement, Hank Williams stated, "Audrey, I won't live another year without you.