Merle Haggard Articles

Merle Haggard's Final Studio Recording with Lyrics [LISTEN]

The last recording Merle Haggard ever made was an eerie song that could be said to have predicted the country music legend’s soon-to-come passing. “Kern River Blues” was written by Haggard and featured his son Ben on electric guitar. The Haggard family decided to .. Read More

Top 5 Country Songs About "Mama"

Country music loves their mamas! There are so many great country music songs, both modern and classic, that celebrate (and criticize…just a little) the most special lady in our lives. Below we have picked out the 5 best country songs about “Mama”! 1. “Mamas .. Read More

Toby Keith Honors Merle Haggard at the American Country Countdown Awards [Video]

Toby Keith wrapped up the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards with a stunning tribute to country music legend Merle Haggard, who passed away April 6th on his 79th birthday. Toby was joined on stage by Haggard’s band the Strangers, which included Merle’s youngest son Ben .. Read More

American Country Countdown Awards 2016 Winner's List & Recap

Last night’s American Country Countdown Awards started out with Cam, Martina McBride, and Jennifer Nettles belting out McBride’s 2003 smash hit “This One’s for the Girls”— the perfect girl power anthem to open the night. Luke Bryan performed his latest single “Huntin’ Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” .. Read More

Toby Keith To Honor Merle Haggard at American Country Countdown Awards

“Red Solo Cup” singer-songwriter Toby Keith is set to perform a Merle Haggard tribute at the upcoming 2016 American Country Countdown Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The country music standout passed away on April 6th, his 79th birthday. Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will .. Read More

Top 5 Country Songs About Marijuana

Country musicians have been writing songs making cleverly veiled or blatant references to smoking marijuana for decades. As country fans are well aware, country music pioneer Willie Nelson has become a vocal advocate for making the drug legal across the nation. Whether you partake in its .. Read More

Top 5 Most Moving Merle Haggard Tributes [VIDEOS]

Merle Haggard performed for over 60 years, taking credit for some of the most famous and iconic country music songs. “Merle Haggard has always been as deep as deep gets,” Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone in 2009. “Totally himself. Herculean. Even too big for Mount .. Read More

Merle Haggard's "Archive"

Outlaw country music legend Merle Haggard may have left this world, but he left behind an entire lifetime worth of unreleased music. “I’ve probably got 300 to 400 songs that I haven’t released that I collected over the years. We call it ‘The Archive.’ .. Read More

Tim McGraw's Incredible Tribute to Merle Haggard [VIDEO]

Many country music artists are taking time to honor the outlaw legend Merle Haggard, who passed away on his 79th birthday yesterday (April 6th). Watch Tim McGraw’s version of the Haggard classic “Workin’ Man Blues” below! “Workin’ Man Blues” – MerleHaggard Posted by TimMcGraw on Wednesday, .. Read More