8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard8 Songs That Reference Merle HaggardYou know you're a legend when you get name-checked -- and Haggard's name comes up in quite a few country songs. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorMerle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorCountry fans will soon have a new reason to travel down to Muskogee, Okla.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years Old11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years OldDwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicSam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireLoretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireAll of this history has been lost.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]This Texan noted she's grown up a country fan through and through, and she impressed all three judges. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
WATCH: Cody Canada and Dierks Bentley Take on Merle Haggard ClassicWATCH: Cody Canada and Dierks Bentley Take on Merle Haggard ClassicBy all accounts, Dierks Bentley's inaugural "Seven Peaks Music Festival was a monster smash. Buddy LoganBuddy Logan
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Remember When Clint Eastwood Had a No. 1 Hit?Remember When Clint Eastwood Had a No. 1 Hit?The legendary actor and director has a long association with country music.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Keith Urban Got Permission From Merle Haggard’s Family for New Single, ‘Coming Home’Keith Urban Got Permission From Merle Haggard’s Family for New Single, ‘Coming Home’The new song melds classic country with a very progressive sound. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They DieThe Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.The Boot StaffThe Boot StaffAmy McCarthyAmy McCarthyAngela StefanoAngela StefanoAnnie ZaleskiAnnie ZaleskiChuck ArmstrongChuck ArmstrongCourtney CarrCourtney CarrGayle ThompsonGayle ThompsonHannahlee AllersHannahlee AllersLiv SteckerLiv SteckerRiane KoncRiane Konc
Merle Haggard Honored by U. S. House of RepresentativesMerle Haggard Honored by U. S. House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives voted on Tuesday (July 11) to recognize country legend Merle Haggard.Annie ReuterAnnie Reuter