Merle Haggard

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.

Eleven 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.

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

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