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
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 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
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 152 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
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
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’53 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
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’52 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
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?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 HortonCarrie Horton
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 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
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksMerle 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 LiptakCarena Liptak
Top 10 Country Songs About WorkTop 10 Country Songs About WorkThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicSam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?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 WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Top 10 Merle Haggard SongsTop 10 Merle Haggard SongsWhat's your No. 1 pick? Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
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