merle haggard

Matthew Mcconaughy introduced Toby Keith last night to finish off the American Country Countdown Awards.  Toby then played a tribute to Merle Haggard with his band "The Perfect Strangers" who were also joined by Merle's son Ben.  Watch it here.

During a stop at the Grand Ole Opry on April 15, Vince Gill shared "A World Without Haggard," a song that he penned in tribute to Merle Haggard.

The 2016 American Country Countdown Awards will include a tribute to the late Merle Haggard, performed by Toby Keith.

Cam reflects on the California heritage she shares with Merle Haggard.

Toby Keith shares his memories of playing with Merle Haggard at one of his final concerts.

During 2016's All for the Hall benefit concert, Sam Hunt covered Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am."

It might be a new record: exactly one week ago today, treasured singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Merle Haggard passed away at age 79 due to complications resulting from double pneumonia. Last night, after a mere six days, Deadline had the exclusive that GMH Productions has optioned Done It All, a script adapting Haggard’s life, times, and works into a biopic...

Jake Owen over the weekend did a live Facebook video of him paying tribute to Merle Haggard.  He played some of his songs, shared some stories, and talked about what a big influence Merle had on his life.  You can watch the video here.

Merle Haggard's private funeral on Saturday (April 9) was full of music.

In honor of Merle Haggard, Tim McGraw shared a video of himself and his band performing "Workin' Man Blues."

Country legends Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will help friends and family say goodbye to Merle Haggard this weekend. Haggard’s funeral is set for Saturday (April 9) in Palo Cedro, Calif.

George Strait is one of the biggest names in country music history, but he's a fan, too. In the wake of Merle Haggard's death on Wednesday (April 6), Strait shared that Haggard was his inspiration for wanting to pursue a career in country music.