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 ...
If anyone was still on the fence as to whether Merle Haggard had what it took to become a country music icon, the October 3, 1968, release of his eighth studio album likely put an end to those ...
Only Merle Haggard. Never one who was shy or too scared to speak his mind, Merle was good friends with Ray Benson, frontman of Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, who recalled a great story about ...
Today, we're taking a look at some of the greatest country hits of all time. These songs managed to become so big that even ...
The crossover between Jennings, Parton, and Haggard resides in their domination of the ’70s country music scene. Consequently, they were friends, collaborators, and in Haggard’s case, even held ...
For decades, country music has woven tales of love, loss, hard work, and the simple joys of life, resonating with audiences across generations. The genre is defined by its distinct storytelling, ...
The Grand Ole Opry turns 100, and to celebrate, the iconic institution for country music is letting the fans decide which are the best songs in the genre’s history. The opry has slowly revealed a list ...