Merle Haggard was one of the greatest country singer/songwriters to walk the earth. He was also one of the only (reformed) criminals in the Outlaw Country movement. Haggard also helped to bring the ...

A powerful country song that captured the tensions of its time climbed to the top of the charts on this day in 1970. Merle ...

Merle Haggard fans are in mourning. The iconic singer and songwriter died on Wednesday at age 79. It was his birthday. It is not exaggeration to describe Haggard's legacy like this: "Merle Haggard was ...

On this day (December 9) in 1968, Merle Haggard stepped into Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles to cut a handful of songs for his next album. Among the list of cuts for the day was “Hungry Eyes.

Willie Nelson is releasing "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle," his 78th solo album, as a tribute to Merle Haggard. The new album features 11 covers of Haggard's songs, including "Workin’ Man Blues" and ...

‘Highway 99: A Double Album’ Review: Ethan Hawke Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard With a Rousing and Soulful Pilgrimage Through His Songs The director gathers a who’s who of musicians for performances ...