Merle Haggard

If we’re honest, we’ve probably all caught ourselves bemoaning the future of this or that, whether our critiques are directed at a genre of music, politics or even an entire generation. While many veteran artists often become the biggest naysayers for the future of their beloved genres as soon as they’re taken over by a ton of “kids,” Merle Haggard doesn’t buy all that. In a recent interview with

Merle Haggard thanks his fans for their support during his recent hospital stay.

Merle Haggard will be heading home to northern California soon. WMAZ in Macon, Ga. reports that the 74-year-old singer’s condition has improved and that he’ll be released shortly.

Just a few weeks ago, John Rich was kicked off of a Southwest flight home to Nashville for being too drunk. So you can imagine why he found it especially ironic that while boarding yet another Southwest flight early Tuesday morning, he received not one, but six free drink tickets.

Ms Anderson wrote hits for Merle Haggard, Roy Drusky and her daughter Lynn Anderson

(Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)Country Music Hall of Fame member MERLE HAGGARD was honored last night at the annual "Kennedy Center Honors" gala. Other 2010 recipients include Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney, You can watch the entire event on CBS Tuesday Dec 28th at 9pm CST-We are proud of you Merle...