53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 153 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played On7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played OnDid you know he played on these hits?Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Remember Ronnie Dunn’s Tribute to the Late Merle Haggard?Remember Ronnie Dunn’s Tribute to the Late Merle Haggard?"That's the Way Love Goes" was a No. 1 hit for Haggard in 1984. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
10 Essential Merle Haggard Lyrics10 Essential Merle Haggard LyricsThese are lyrics that we'll be quoting forever ...Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Mark Yeary, Longtime Merle Haggard Band Member, Dead at 67Mark Yeary, Longtime Merle Haggard Band Member, Dead at 67Rest in peace, Mark...Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
5 Key Points From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 65 Key Points From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 6So many changes came to Nashville in such a short amount of time. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireLoretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireAll of this history has been lost.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]This Texan noted she's grown up a country fan through and through, and she impressed all three judges. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Chris Young Takes on ‘the Hag’ With ‘Silver Wings’ Cover [Watch]Chris Young Takes on ‘the Hag’ With ‘Silver Wings’ Cover [Watch]In his new single, Chris Young proudly proclaims that he was "raised on country," and he can prove it.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Cody Johnson’s Band Tackles Merle Haggard’s ‘Mama Tried’Cody Johnson’s Band Tackles Merle Haggard’s ‘Mama Tried’The lead singer gets all the attention. It's just how it goes. Which is cool and expected – except when you’ve got an immensely talented band behind you.Annie DavisAnnie Davis
Merle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedMerle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedHer brother, Ben Haggard, shared the news with his followers on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes