53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThese country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw is revisiting a classic Merle Haggard tune for the holidays. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
Don Henley’s 10 Best Country CollaborationsDon Henley’s 10 Best Country CollaborationsFrom Trisha Yearwood to Merle Haggard, take a look back at the Eagles' founding member's best country collaborations.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Record Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansRecord Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansFrom 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.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Cody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard ClassicsCody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Classics'A Cody Johnson Christmas' will drop on Nov. 19 and include two new original songs and several familiar standards. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’He pays tribute to his musical idol on his new album. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]"The Hag" was "on his deathbed" when he sent Simpson the lyrics to "Hobo Cartoon."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksMerle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksActor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years Old11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years OldDwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.Billy DukesBilly Dukes