53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Stars With the Most ACM Awards Wins [PICTURES]Country Stars With the Most ACM Awards Wins [PICTURES]Which country artists have received the most ACM Awards? Here's the answer.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
10 Essential Merle Haggard Lyrics10 Essential Merle Haggard LyricsThese are lyrics that we'll be quoting forever ...Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You Sob5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You SobBetter grab the tissues before watching!Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksMerle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksActor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak