Merle Haggard News

Merle Haggard to stay on the U.S. tour trail most of the year

Willie Nelson and friends, including Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Paul Simon and Merle Haggard

There's a great video on uncut.co.uk at the moment of Neil Young singing 'Happy Birthday' in affectionate celebration of Willie Nelson, who was, astonishingly, 80 last month.

Merle Haggard Remembers George Jones

His voice was like a stradivarius violin: one of the greatest instruments ever made.

Vince Gill Duets Album to Honor Buck Owens, Merle Haggard

Vince Gill announced earlier this year he was working on several new projects, including an bluegrass album.

Graded on a Curve: Merle Haggard, Swinging Doors

Merle Haggard is a man who needs no introduction.

Merle Haggard: The Complete ‘60s Capitol Singles

As with their collections of singles on Wanda Jackson and George Jones , Ominvore's anthology of twenty-eight Merle Haggard sides – fourteen A's and their respective B's – shows off a perspective not covered by greatest hits collections or original album reissues.

Country Music Legends' Hits Resurrected on New Albums

A plethora of material from a trio of iconic performers is being reissued on CD early next year.

“Strange and Wonderful Things Happen” : Interview with “My Fool Heart” Writer-Director Jeffrey Martin

For a movie slated for test-screening next month in Charlottesville, VA (fitting since the the movie takes place in Virginia) details on My Fool Heart ( Facebook ) are as rare as hen's teeth.

Easton Corbin, 'All Over the Road' Follows Traditional Country Map

When Easton Corbin references Keith Whitley , George Jones and Merle Haggard as having had a profound impact on his sound, it's clearly not just lip service.

Merle Haggard: Presidential Candidates Leave Legend 'Empty'

As the Presidential election looms closer, many celebrities are taking a public stand, either behind President Barack Obama, or his presumptive opponent, Republican Mitt Romney.

WATCH: Merle Haggard On Why He's Still Touring At 75

"That's what I'm for, that's what I do," Merle Haggard, "poet of the common man," said about the music that has catapulted him to stardom.

Merle Haggard thanks Georgia hospital staff at concert

The Okie from Muskogee singer fell ill with the potentially-deadly lung condition at the start of the year (12) and was admitted to a medical centre in Macon.

Merle Haggard Likes Where Country Music is Headed

However, the Hag is one legend who likes what he hears coming out of Nashville.

Merle Haggard CNN Interview: Legend Shares Candid Views on America's Future

Merle Haggard turned 75 on Friday (April 6) and although the legendary entertainer, who calls himself a "walking miracle," couldn't be faulted for taking it easy -- after all, in January he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, three stomach ulcers, eight polyps in his colon and diverticulitis in his esophagus -- he's not exactly slowing his pace.

7 Songs In Honor Of County Music Legend Merle Haggard's Birthday

On this day, 75 years ago, legendary country music singer Merle Haggard was born.

Willie Nelson, 'Heroes' Features Sons, Merle Haggard, Snoop Dogg

Willie Nelson has gathered family and friends for his latest album 'Heroes,' a collection of new tunes and re-imagined classics due out May 15.

Merle Haggard Back on the Road After Ailments

Introducing "Okie from Muskogee" last night at Southern California's Grove of Anaheim, Merle Haggard said he'd heard – wink, wink – that one could procure pot legally in certain spots around his home state.

Merle Haggard finally beats pneumonia

Merle Haggard is finally past a case of double pneumonia that forced him to cancel his shows in January and put him in the hospital twice.

Merle Haggard Preparing to Tour Again

Country legend Merle Haggard is set to hit the road again after a bout with double pneumonia that cut short his tour in January.

Merle Haggard Heads Home to Recuperate

Merle Haggard is at home in Redding, Calif., following his hospital stay in Macon, Ga., the Associated Press reports.

Merle Haggard Insists He's 'A New Man' on the Mend

Merle Haggard has had to return to the hospital this week while he continues to battle recent health issues, but the country music icon insists fans have nothing to worry about.

Quick quips: Black Sabbath, Neil Young, Merle Haggard, Jim Reeves, Steven Tyler, Winston Riley

It seems that a cancer diagnosis is not keeping Tony Iommi from working on music for the Black Sabbath reunion.

Merle Haggard Sidelined With Pneumonia, Cancels Tour Dates

Merle Haggard is being treated for pneumonia in a Georgia hospital, the Associated Press reports.

Mike Ragogna: Working In Tennessee And Beyond: A Conversation With Merle Haggard

Merle, let's talk about your recent album Working in Tennessee , but first, how are you doing?

Merle Haggard Admits He's Jealous of Jamey Johnson

Merle Haggard is a prolific songwriter, as well as dynamic entertainer, who has penned several of his own hits, including 'Okie From Muskogee,' I Wonder If They Ever Think of Me' and 'My Favorite Memory.'

LeAnn Rimes Hopes 'Gentlemen' Will Steal the Spotlight

LeAnn Rimes knows that public scrutiny comes with the territory of her chosen profession.

Merle Haggard Continues 'Working in Tennessee'

Country legend Merle Haggard is set to release a new album, 'Working in Tennessee,' on October 4.

Dierks Bentley Happy Not to Take Merle Haggard's Advice

There are many options for the young man or woman who wants to have a country music career these days.

Bradley Gaskin's Country Prayers Are Answered

With the ink barely dry on his record contract with Sony Music Nashville's Columbia Records, newcomer Bradley Gaskin has been sent on a whirlwind trip he had only dreamed about while growing up in Duck Springs, Alabama.