Merle Haggard doubled down on the reputation that was born from "Okie from Muskogee" with his next big hit, "Fightin' Side of ...

A new track from the late Mike Finnigan introduces a posthumous album celebrating the legendary Hammond B3 player’s voice, songs and lifelong impact on blues and soul music.

Seven years ago today, the songwriter who penned hits for the likes of George Strait, Johnny Rodriguez, and Merle Haggard died.

The country music world lost some iconic names in 2025, and sadly the list kept on growing as the year came to a close. As we get 2026 rolling, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars ...

Joe Bonson and Coffee Run will bring traditional country favorites to the Carbon County Fair on Wednesday night, with shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The longtime entertainer grew up in Reedsville, in the ...

When I was younger, I don’t think I could have driven my car to the stop sign without turning on the radio. Back in the 1980s, I listened to a station in Gadsden called Q104. It played all the latest ...

Rocker Sammy Hagar picked a Merle Haggard song to ponder life after the death of Charlie Kirk. The Red Rocker took to social media to sing a slightly adjusted version of the chorus of Haggard’s “Are ...

Willie Nelson is releasing "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle," his 78th solo album, as a tribute to Merle Haggard. The new album features 11 covers of Haggard's songs, including "Workin’ Man Blues" and ...

Willie Nelson will interpret the songs of Merle Haggard on the country legend’s upcoming 78th solo studio album. Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, due out November 7, finds Nelson delivering 11 new ...

Merle Haggard was an escape artist. The future country music legend broke out of juvenile hall and prison 17 times by his own count as a teenager and young man. But his greatest escape was getting out ...

The director gathers a who’s who of musicians for performances and conversation about the country luminary. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic The double album consists of 26 tracks, ...