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 Horton
Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle Thompson
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center HonorsEleven country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina Vinson
A New Merle Haggard Biopic Is in the WorksActor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too! Carena Liptak
Top 10 Country Songs About WorkThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.Amy McCarthy
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia Despres
Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 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 Staff
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 Whitaker