52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’
On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.
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Record Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana Fans
From Jason Isbell to Buck Owens, here are the five records you need to grab during Record Store Black Friday, which is set for Nov. 26.
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released
On Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.
Top 10 Country Songs About Winter
The Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the Works
Actor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too!
Remember Which Country Star Was Pardoned by a Would-Be President?
The story of how this legend was cleared of a crime he was jailed for is much more interesting than the actual crime.
Toby Keith Performs Impressive Tribute to Merle Haggard [Watch]
Toby Keith gave a poignant tribute to the late country icon Merle Haggard during his performance at the Grand Ole Opry in May, blending together several of the legend’s hits for one memorable performance.
Muskogee Paying Tribute to Merle Haggard With Memorial
Merle Haggard put the town of Muskogee, Okla., on the musical map, and the city will pay tribute to the country icon with a public memorial.