Merle Haggard

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

On Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.

On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.

The Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.

'A Cody Johnson Christmas' will drop on Nov. 19 and include two new original songs and several familiar standards.

Did you know he played on these hits?

On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.

All 50-plus of 'em.

On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.

Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them.

On Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.

Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.

Actor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too!

The Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.

The Oscar winner would do his own singing.

He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end.

What's your No. 1 pick?

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?

Rest in peace, Mark...

So many changes came to Nashville in such a short amount of time.