Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end. Sterling Whitaker
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie Horton
51 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle Thompson
‘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 Stefano
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Eleven country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina Vinson
5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You SobBetter grab the tissues before watching!Amy McCarthy
Merle 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 Liptak
Country Music’s Top 10 Live AlbumsThere's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.Riane Konc
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance SpeechesCMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.Carrie Horton
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney Carr
11 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 Dukes
Top 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicDrop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.Liv Stecker