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Cody Johnson Recorded Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ After Poignant Moment With Wife in 2010
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Jim Casey
Cody Johnson released his first holiday album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, on November 19. The…
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MusicNews5 Questions With Cody Johnson About His New Christmas Album, Cowboying, ‘Yellowstone’ & More
by Jim CaseyCody Johnson’s musical output has been nothing short of prolific over the last six weeks.…
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MusicNewsMerle Haggard Doing Impressions of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and Buck Owens is a Must-Watch
Merle Haggard is one hell of a country music legend. He is also one hell…
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MusicNewsMiranda Lambert Surprises Nashville Bar with Merle Haggard’s ‘Silver Wings’
Nashville is one heck of a town. It’s the home of some of country music’s…
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MusicNewsDwayne Johnson’s Love for Country Music Runs Deep
Lately, Dwayne Johnson dipped his toe into the music world. Anyone who has followed his…
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MusicNewsI Turned Into My Dad at the Record Store by Recommending 5 Country Albums to a Complete Stranger
by Jim CaseyThere I was, thumbing through the $2 vinyl at my favorite Nashville record store on…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Merle Haggard Scores No. 1 Hit With ‘Mama Tried’ in 1968
Merle Haggard released “Mama Tried,” on July 22, 1968. It was the lead single and…
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MusicNewsToby Keith Reflects on His Memories with Merle Haggard After He Receives Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors
by Keeli ParkeyDuring the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors Toby Keith was presented with the Haggard…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Merle Haggard Tops the Chart With ‘Workin’ Man Blues’ in 1969
by Jim CaseyMerle Haggard scored his seventh chart-topping hit when “Workin’ Man Blues” ascended to No. 1…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Merle Haggard Receives Honorary Doctorate from Cal State Bakersfield in 2013
by Evan ReierWhen Merle Haggard was a young man, there’s no way he could ever believe he’d…
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MusicNewsAlan Jackson Tells Hysterical Story About How ‘Crazy’ Merle Haggard Was
Lately, Alan Jackson has been doing some interviews to promote his new album. Where Have…
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MusicNewsTownes Van Zandt: The Songwriting Icon Behind ‘Pancho and Lefty,’ ‘If I Needed You’ & More
Townes Van Zandt was many things: Texan, poet, singer, icon. My favorite summation of Townes…
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MusicNewsMeet Merle Haggard’s 4 Sons Who Are All Musicians
by Anna DunnFor some musicians, music runs in the family. That was definitely true for Merle Haggard.…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Merle Haggard’s Live Version of ‘Okie from Muskogee’ Goes No. 1 in 1970
“Okie from Muskogee,” isn’t just one of Merle Haggard’s signature tunes. It’s also one of…
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MusicNewsMerle Haggard Graces the Cover of ‘TIME’ On This Day in 1974
by Emily MorganOn this day in 1974, one of America’s last true country outlaws graced the cover…
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MusicNewsCinco de Mayo Playlist: George Strait, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Marty Robbins & More
by Jim CaseyIf you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo today, let the festivities begin. Of course, the holiday…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Merle Haggard Takes ‘The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde’ to No. 1 in 1968
by Jim CaseyMerle Haggard scored his fourth No. 1 single when “The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde”…
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MusicNewsMerle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Is Still Country Music’s Most Famous ‘Marijuana’ Song
by Jim CaseyMerle Haggard scored one of his signature songs and a No. 1 hit with the…
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MusicNewsMerle Haggard: Firsts to Know
by Jim CaseyMerle Haggard is usually one of the first names listed when discussing the greatest country…
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MusicNewsCountry Rewind: Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson Belt ‘Big City’ in Amazing 2011 Performance
by Anna DunnMerle Haggard never failed to wow an audience, but his performance of “Big City” with…