merle haggard

Hannah Harper is doubling down on her country roots as Season 24 of American Idol nears its end.

Merle is such a big deal in Johnson's family, his two daughters each have their own special Merle Haggard song.

From Frank Zappa to Merle Haggard, these are the top 5 songs written about the Treasure State.

The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.

The no-frills, quiet affair of Merle Haggard’s funeral service on Saturday (April 9) suited the legend's matter-of-fact, stripped-down approach to life.

Today's flashback Friday is in honor of Merle Haggard.

George Strait is one of the biggest names in country music history, but he's a fan, too. In the wake of Merle Haggard's death on Wednesday (April 6), Strait shared that Haggard was his inspiration for wanting to pursue a career in country music.

Country's biggest stars have been tipping their hats to Merle Haggard for decades.

Willie Nelson paid tribute to his good friend and frequent singing partner Merle Haggard on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.

Merle Haggard's health has forced him to cancel several tour dates this year. The singer was hospitalized last month for double pneumonia, and in a new interview with Garden & Gun Magazine, he reveals that his family wants him to quit touring.

What a great time in country music this was...from Willie and The Hag.  Great story, awesome video!

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