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Merle Haggard And George Jones Team Up To Sing A Duet Version Of “Footlights”

Merle Haggard And George Jones Team Up To Sing A Duet Version Of “Footlights”

Two iconic country singers, Merle Haggard and George Jones, released a studio album with “Footlights” listed as track number one. 

Merle Haggard + Footlights

Merle Haggard Shares His Sad Reflections As A Country Star In “Footlights”

One of country music’s most influential artists of all time, Merle Haggard, weighs in on fame and career in his 1979 track “Footlights.”

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Decades Finest: Here Are The Top 10 Country Songs Of The 1960s

The 1960s were a golden era for country music that helped shape the genre’s future. To celebrate this decade, let’s go through some of the best country songs of the 1960s.

10 Country songs about struggles in life

10 Country Songs About The Struggles Of Life To Lift Your Spirit Along The Way

Along with life’s beauty and bliss, there come struggles, setbacks, and challenges. So, here are country songs about the struggles of life to remind you that you are never alone.

10 Of The Best Work Songs That Will Keep You Motivated

Here Are the 15 Best Country Songs About Working Hard To Keep You Motivated

An ordinary working man's day-to-day life can often be tough. Amazingly, there are tons of country songs about working hard that describe such hardships.

Merle Haggard Family Bible

A Reminder to Be Grateful from Merle Haggard’s “Family Bible”

Merle Haggard's "Family Bible" reminds us to spend time with the family and be thankful for life's blessings.

Best Merle Haggard Gospel Songs

Be Blessed By These Beautiful Merle Haggard Gospel Songs

The legacy Merle Haggard gospel songs left behind lives on emblazoned. So, let us look back at some of the classic gospels he recorded throughout the years.

First ACM Entertainer of the Year

The First ACM Entertainer Of The Year And Some Of Its Most Notable Winners

In 1972, the Academy of Country Music hailed the first-ever Entertainer of the Year – and it was none other than Merle Haggard, one of the most prominent country singers.

Best Country Gospel Songs

Here Are The Best Country Gospel Songs To Give You A Lift In These Difficult Times

Whether you’re a country fan or not, you’ll be amazed of how these country gospel songs will affect you the moment you listen to it.

27 best country Songs Everyone Knows

27 Country Songs Everyone Knows That Will Surely Get You Going 

Here are 27 country songs everyone knows - even if you're not a fan - that will definitely get you going. Scroll down and pick your favorites!

Merle Haggard And Willie Nelson Shared The Stage For A Rousing Performance Of “Okie From Muskogee”

Life is chaotic and we can change everything if we want to. Listen to the collaboration of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, “Okie from Muskogee.”

Merle Haggard’s Impressive Take On “The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde”

Merle Haggard takes us back as he narrates “The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde” in his performance. This 1968 song became his fourth number one hit.

“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” By Merle Haggard Can Be Your Constant Source Of Encouragement

“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” by Merle Haggard can be a great constant source of encouragement when you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world.

Merle Haggard Wonders How Beautiful Heaven Must Be in “What Will It Be Like” 

Another gospel song of Merle Haggard for his album Award Winning Gospel Hits, “What Will It Be Like” is another song that describes what heaven is.

Six Decades Later, Merle Haggard Finally Graduates High School

Six Decades Later, Merle Haggard Finally Received His High School Diploma

In 2015, the 78-year-old Merle Haggard finally received his high school diploma from Bakersfield High School, more than six decades after dropping out.

Merle Haggard Death

Remembering The Death of Merle Haggard, One Of The Most Successful Country Singers 

The country music community lost one of its legendary singers, when Merle Haggard died of pneumonia on April 6, 2016 at his ranch in Palo Cedro, California.

Johnny Cash Honors Merle Haggard With Cover Of “Mama Tried”

This Clip of Johnny Cash Singing Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” Is Truly a Standout 

While Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" has been covered countless times, there's one version that truly stands out – and that's Johnny Cash's.

Merle Haggard Songs

Here Are Merle Haggard Songs In Celebration Of His Indelible Musical Contributions

Merle Haggard songs are considered as today's American Songbook standards, making him one of the most influential singer-songwriters in country music.

Top 5 Most Iconic Performances at the Grand Ole Opry source:

Top 5 Most Iconic Grand Ole Opry Performances

From Dolly Parton to Ashley McBride, we have here the most iconic Grand Ole Opry performances that will surely sweep you off your feet.

Country Songwriters: A Look at the Most Prolific Composers of All Time

Country Songwriters: A Look at the Most Prolific Composers of All Time

From Loretta Lynn to Hank Williams Sr., we’ve round up some of the best country songwriters of all time that made an impact in history.

Top 10 Country Singers With Deep Voice

Top 10 Country Singers With Deep Voice No One Can Resist

Fans go wild the moment these country singers with deep voice starts singing. Here are ten men in the genre with the most iconic baritone voices.

Jessa Samantha Top 10 country songs about the beach

Top Country Songs About The Beach For The Perfect Summer Playlist

Here’s a playlist of good country songs about the beach that will definitely give you good vibes and have you swaying in the sand from day to night.

Merle Haggard's "Sing Me Back Home"

Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ Hits The Right Notes On Sad Song

Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ was written by the country legend while inside a prison. So, he made the song like how prisoners can relate to it.

Did You Know Merle Haggard's "Kentucky Gambler" Was Written by Another Superstar?

Did You Know Merle Haggard’s “Kentucky Gambler” Was Written by Another Superstar?

The song “Kentucky Gambler” by Merle Haggard became the only No. 1 single of Dolly Parton as a writer on someone else’s record.

Did You Know That Merle Haggard’s “Big City” Was Recorded In One Take?

Back in 1982, this song was a No.1 Hit. “Big City” was co-written by Merle Haggard and Dean Holloway and was recorded in the Los Angeles area.

Merle Haggard Paid Tribute To His Hard-Working Fans In “Workin’ Man Blues”

“Workin’ Man Blues” was a song written and recorded by Merle Haggard and his band The Strangers in 1969. It became his 7th No. 1 on the chart.

Reba McEntire Honored Merle Haggard In A Heartfelt Cover of “Mama Tried”

As a tribute to her fellow Oklahoman country music singer, Reba McEntire performed one of Merle Haggard’s greatest hits, “Mama Tried.”

Toby Keith Joined Country Legend Merle Haggard In A Memorable Duet of “Mama Tried”

Toby Keith and Merle Haggard performed “Mama Tried” on Willie Nelson’s Special show. The song was included in Nelson’s live album Outlaws and Angels.

When Merle Haggard And Willie Nelson Teamed Up For “Pancho And Lefty”

This is an in depth study of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson's "Pancho and Lefty". Moreover, this is the anatomy of the song that will inform us about who really Pancho and Lefty are.