Merle Haggard

Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard "Pancho & Lefty" Music Video and Lyrics

“Pancho and Lefty” was penned by country music artist Townes Van Zandt who first recorded it for his 1972 The Late Great Townes Van Zandt album. Country icons Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard covered the song in 1983 and used it as the title track of their .. Read More

Country Music Artists' Nicknames: The Good, The Bad, & The Hilarious

Country music stars aren’t immune to having unusual nicknames! Some you can probably name quickly— but others may surprise you! Take a look at this nickname roundup below. Blake Shelton aka “Toad” Blake’s mother, Dorothy, is responsible for bestowing this moniker upon her son. As .. Read More

The Story Behind Merle Haggard's 'Presidential' Pardon

During his youth and into early adulthood Merle Haggard had wracked up quite the rap sheet. The singer-songwriter even served time at San Quentin Prison for attempting to rob a Bakersfield roadhouse and trying to escape the local jail. While behind bars, Merle earned his high school equivalency .. Read More

Ben Haggard Covers Merle Haggard's "Troubadour" [Video]

Ben Haggard, 25, is the youngest of all Merle Haggard’s children and is helping to keep his father’s incredible legacy alive. His love for country music really ignited at the age of 15, when his father asked him to accompany him and his live .. Read More

A Look Back at Merle Haggard's Five Marriages

Country music icon Merle Haggard married five times before deciding his last wife, Theresa Ann Lane, was the perfect one. In fact, he said marrying her was the best decision he made. Learn more about his five love stories below! Leona Hobbs: Merle Haggard married .. Read More

Joey + Rory Cover "If We Make It Through December" [Video]

Country music legend Merle Haggard‘s 1973 hit “If We Make It Through December” tells the story of economic hardship and a father’s desire to provide his daughter with a proper Christmas. Not exactly your standard holiday-themed tune. The song can be found on the country .. Read More

Top Country Artists & Their Home States

When you think of country music, you probably think of the South. However, country singers have come from all over the United States, even Canada (Shania Twain) and Australia (Keith Urban). We’ve put together a list of some top country artists and their home .. Read More

Merle Haggard Museum and Restaurant to Open in Nashville

Exciting news following the 50th anniversary of the release of Merle Haggard’s “Sing Me Back Home” for fans of “The Hag”. Nashville, TN. is getting another museum dedicated to one of country music legendary artists in the form of the new Merle Haggard .. Read More

Tim McGraw & Chris Janson Cover Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried"

It is no secret that country music star Tim McGraw loves to sing his own version of other singers’ popular songs. While on his Soul2Soul Tour with his lovely wife, Faith Hill, the star went big and covered Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” alongside fellow country music .. Read More

Explore Merle Haggard's Former Tour Bus [Pictures]

If you have a mere $150,000 to spare, why not purchase a unique piece of history? Lucky for you, the late country great Merle Haggard‘s former tour bus has made its way onto Ebay with the starting price of $150,000 and a buy now .. Read More