Merle Haggard sadly died on this date in 2016 from complications due to pneumonia. The legendary singer-songwriter was also born on this date, April 6, 1939, in Oildale, California near Bakserfiled ...

On this day (November 7) in 1970, Merle Haggard was at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with The Fightin’ Side of Me. The LP retained the top spot for seven consecutive weeks. Earlier ...

Merle Haggard’s legacy lives on. When the country music legend passed away on April 6, 2016, his three sons, Marty, Noel and Ben -- who are all country singers -- wasted no time picking up their ...

Some consider Merle Haggard to be "The Poet Laureate of California." Certainly, he is the state's most famous singer-songwriter and bandleader. His straight-shooting songs, with their wonderful lyrics ...

Streaming platforms for Merle Haggard: Live from Austin, TX haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online. 'Merle Haggard: Live from Austin, TX' Release ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 5—Merle Haggard recorded his live version of "Okie from Muskogee" at the Muskogee Civic Center on Oct. 10, 1969. Fifty-five ...

The word legend usually makes an appearance at some point when discussing Merle Haggard. It’s a tribute to his incredible commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country ...