On this day, August 1, 1966, Merle Haggard recorded his first-ever No. 1 hit, "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive" in Los Angeles, California.

In 1982, Jones and Haggard joined forces for an album of duets titled A Taste of Yesterday’s Wine. The LP went to No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Its first single, “Yesterday’s Wine,” ...

Merle Haggard fell deeply in love with Dolly Parton. When he looked back on his behavior, he couldn't help but cringe.

"Merle Haggard was my No. 1 inspiration in my life," Gill says. "The way he led a band, the way he played, the way he sang, the way he wrote songs was the pinnacle in every level to me.

Throughout The Music of Merle Haggard, Tucker performed "The Farmer's Daughter," Lambert sang an emotion-packed "Misery and Gin," and Haggard's good friend Bobby Bare played "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive." ...

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced the unveiling of a new Oklahoma Music Trail Marker honoring legendary ...

Merle Haggard was forced to cancel a concert at the last minute on Tuesday (Feb. 2) due to ongoing concerns over his health. The 78-year-old country legend was scheduled to play a date at the Fox ...

Emmylou Harris is undeniably a country legend herself, but when it comes to recognising others, there are many great artists ...

After Merle Haggard passed away Wednesday at home in Palo Cedro, Calif., country music was pouring its heart out over word of the Golden State native's death from pneumonia at 79.

Tributes poured in on Twitter after news broke of legendary country musician Merle Haggard's death on Wednesday, his 79th birthday. The singer-songwriter died in Palo Cedro, California, 8 miles ...

Six new artists have been added to the upcoming Merle Haggard tribute concert. Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson will all take the stage during ...