Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard is on the mend after a recent hospital stay forced him to cancel some tour dates, and from the sound of it, the country icon is lucky to be alive.

Jason Aldean has lent his voice to the Merle Haggard tribute album, 'Working Man’s Poet: A Tribute to Merle Haggard.' While he sang two songs on the record, one is especially close to his heart.

Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton joined forces for a legendary performance at the 2014 Grammys on Sunday (Jan. 26), and boy, did they deliver.

Although the legendary Ray Price has passed away, fans and friends alike will continue to fondly remember him and the impact he made on country music. Fellow crooner Merle Haggard remembers Price as "the first outlaw."

The 2014 Grammy Awards are about to get countrified! Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton are teaming up for a star-studded performance, making the evening an iconic show of country pride.

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

While most of us are preparing for the holidays, a select few are concerned that on Friday, December 21, Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end. Even Merle Haggard is trying to figure out what to do with his stock portfolio in light of the potential apocalypse.

When interviewed about music Loretta Lynn said "no one says anything anymore,they need me out there."

Merle Haggard started singing and playing country music about the age of 16 in the Bakersfield CA.

I’ve been a fan of Merle Haggard since his early days. My list of favorites pretty much reflects that. I guess it’s the way he sings, combined with his lyrics that I enjoy the most. He’s capable of capturing so much in so few words, and then making you feel it when he sings.

After a string of serious health issues and hospitalizations, 74-year-old Merle Haggard is ready to get back to work.

Merle Haggard attempted to go home to Northern California last week, following treatment for double pneumonia. However, he returned to the hospital partway through the bus ride, realizing something still wasn’t right.