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Merle Haggard and Randy Rogers Band to Co-Headline 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' March 22 and 23 [UPDATED]

Dave Wheaton — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:10:07 +0000

Many have wondered if it would even be possible to match the star power of the 2nd Annual 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' this past March. With the announcement of country legend Merle Haggard and the Randy Rogers Band to an already stacked lineup for the 2013 show, it's safe to say that the self-proclaimed "biggest 1-day, 1-stage event in Texas" just got bigger. This year's event will benefit the Ben Richey Boy's Ranch.

Merle Haggard Forgives Blake Shelton for 'Old Farts' Comment

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:00:35 +0000

It look like Blake Shelton is making up with country's older generation of performers, one by one. Earlier this week, Merle Haggard became the latest classic country star to forgive the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year for some comments he made about "old farts" in country music not being open-minded to change.

Merle Haggard Preparing in Case December 21 Is End of the World

Megan Pacella — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:44 +0000

While most of us are preparing for the holidays, a select few are concerned that on Friday, December 21, Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end. Even Merle Haggard is trying to figure out what to do with his stock portfolio in light of the potential apocalypse.

Farm Boy Easton Corbin Calls Merle Haggard His Dream Drinking Buddy

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:20:36 +0000

There’s a reason Easton Corbin is so convincing as a new, traditional country artist. He’s lived the life of a country boy. The ‘A Little More Country Than That’ singer recently talked about growing up on his grandparents’ farm. “It’s so peaceful out in the country, and it’s great to just be around the animals,” [...]

Merle Haggard 'Back on the Bus' After Battle With Pneumonia

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:13:51 +0000

After a string of serious health issues and hospitalizations, 74-year-old Merle Haggard said in a statement on Wednesday that he’s “feeling good and ready to get back on the bus.” This comes after the Country Music Hall of Famer was hospitalized multiple times in the past few months, receiving treatment for double pneumonia, stomach ulcers, the removal of eight polyps from his colon and esophageal diverticulitis.

Merle Haggard Returns to Hospital

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:20 +0000

Merle Haggard attempted to go home to Northern California last week, following treatment for double pneumonia. However, he returned to the hospital partway through the bus ride, realizing something still wasn’t right. The Associated Press reports that the 74-year-old singer was found to have three stomach ulcers, eight polyps in his colon and diverticulitis of [...]

Merle Haggard to Be Released From Hospital

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:25 +0000

Merle Haggard will be heading home to northern California soon. WMAZ in Macon, Ga. reports that the 74-year-old singer’s condition has improved and that he’ll be released shortly. The television station is relaying information from someone in Haggard’s touring group. His silver bus was seen parked outside the Georgia Heart Center in downtown Macon. Furthermore, [...]

Merle Haggard Cancels Remaining January Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:26 +0000

Country legend Merle Haggard has canceled four remaining January tour dates to recover from pneumonia. It’s not clear when, if at all, the 74-year-old will reschedule shows originally planned for Paducah, Ky., Lula, Miss., Ft. Worth, Texas and Tulsa, Okla.