The Hag received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2010, and Johnson was among those who honored him, performing "Ramblin' Fever" with Willie Nelson and Kid Rock.

A 1975 country classic topped the charts 51 years ago—and its story involves a real-life romance that never came to be.

Merle Haggard's country music standard, "Today I Started Loving You Again", was written over a humble meal of take-out ...

The surprise honor comes on the 10-year anniversary of Merle Haggard’s death, which also marks what would’ve been his 89th ...

Johnson released a cover of Merle Haggard's 'Footlights' to mark the late legend's birthday and 10th anniversary of his death ...

Columnist Ron Faucheux remembers when big moments in history came with era-defining soundtracks. He’s not sure that’s the ...

These outlaw country songs by Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson will likely leave you with goosebumps.

Lee Zimmerman Correspondent for The Daily Times Dec 10, 2025 Dec 10, 2025 There’s joy in making music, a shared satisfaction for both the artist and the audience. That satisfaction is magnified when ...

Rocker Sammy Hagar picked a Merle Haggard song to ponder life after the death of Charlie Kirk. The Red Rocker took to social media to sing a slightly adjusted version of the chorus of Haggard's "Are ...

Willie Nelson will interpret the songs of Merle Haggard on the country legend’s upcoming 78th solo studio album. Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, due out November 7, finds Nelson delivering 11 new ...

Willie Nelson is releasing "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle," his 78th solo album, as a tribute to Merle Haggard. The new album features 11 covers of Haggard's songs, including "Workin’ Man Blues" and ...