54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’54 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
Funeral Services Announced For Louisiana Music's Jo-El SonnierFuneral Services Announced For Louisiana Music's Jo-El SonnierJo-El Sonnier passed away last Saturday after a show and now his funeral arrangements have been announced and we wanted to share them with you. Mike SoileauMike Soileau
50 Country Albums Turning 50 in 202450 Country Albums Turning 50 in 2024Dolly, Willie and more had found their voice, while other icons were stuck in transition. 1974 was a very important year in country music. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released54 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
The 30 Best Country Songs for a Funeral, RankedThe 30 Best Country Songs for a Funeral, RankedDuring times of unimaginable loss, these country songs can soothe the soul.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
The Top 25 Country Fightin’ Songs to Get Your Blood BoilingThe Top 25 Country Fightin’ Songs to Get Your Blood BoilingPut your dukes up! Here are the Top 25 country songs about fist-fighting, bar brawls, jealousy spats and more.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
The Top 30 Country Songs About Regret, RankedThe Top 30 Country Songs About Regret, RankedCountry music has plenty of songs about regret, forgiveness — and, in some cases, the decision not to forgive someone else.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
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
Every ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverEvery ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverAll 50-plus of 'em. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
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
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
Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]There are a number of country stars who enjoy a bit of marijuana every so often, or have at least tried it -- including some who may surprise you.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard8 Songs That Reference Merle HaggardYou know you're a legend when you get name-checked -- and Haggard's name comes up in quite a few country songs. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorMerle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorCountry fans will soon have a new reason to travel down to Muskogee, Okla.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
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
98 Years Ago: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, Texas98 Years Ago: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasNinety-seven years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas. Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
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
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