53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 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
Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’He pays tribute to his musical idol on his new album. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
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
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
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
Top 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicDrop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicSam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Biff Adam, Longtime Drummer for Merle Haggard’s Strangers, Dies at 83Biff Adam, Longtime Drummer for Merle Haggard’s Strangers, Dies at 83"He had a wonderful life," noted his daughter of her father's extraordinary career. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
5 Key Points From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 65 Key Points From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 6So many changes came to Nashville in such a short amount of time. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireLoretta Lynn, Merle Haggard + More Classic Country Recordings Destroyed in Universal FireAll of this history has been lost.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol