The year was 1969, and the stage was set for The Ralph Emery Special. Merle Haggard, alongside his then-wife Bonnie Owens, took center stage to pay homage to a classic duet that had stolen the hearts of fans at the time – Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s iconic 1967 hit, “Jackson.”
Renowned country music singer and songwriter, Vince Gill, once shared his thoughts on the greatest country music artist of all time during an interview with veteran journalist Dan Rather.
Singing songs like “Mama Tried”, “Today I Started Loving You Again”, “Silver Wings”, “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink”, along with many others…
If you go to Lonnie’s Western Room in Nashville, Tennessee, you’ll be treated to live music, much like many bars in Music City.
An Old Haggard Song We Can Still Relate To Today If you look at any of today’s country artists, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wasn’t influenced by Merle Haggard‘s music. The songs written and recorded by “The Hag” are as timeless as can be, making them a source of inspiration for many. Of […] More
His performance at 2018’s Farm Aid was no different. He gave a performance of “In Color” that went above and beyond.
The two country legends, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, teamed up to reinvent this timeless classic over 30 years ago.
Don’t let this country singer’s youth deceive you. He’s been taking the stage to perform longer than most his age! Eight-year-old Cash Singleton began playing Merle Haggard songs on his guitar at the age of five and his singing career began even earlier. Started At Three At the wee age of three, Cash constantly sang […] More
Sit back and close your eyes and you’ll get a good idea of how Willie Nelson sounded back in his early years. The gentle voice you’re listening to belongs to none other than Lukas Nelson, covering his dad’s classic hit “Funny (How Time Slips Away).” The younger Nelson, a star in his own right, shows he’s […] More
Together – both Janson and Johnson issued a sweeping and powerful duet performance of Haggard’s song, “Footlights.”
It’s not uncommon for modern country singers to pay tribute to their classic country heroes who came before them. One singer who has never stopped raving about his classic country influences is Chris Young. https://www.facebook.com/chrisyoungmusic/photos/a.10151787153989477/10156770211109477/?type=3&theater During one of his early Grand Ole Opry appearances, he performed Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes” while playing a […] More
Although the song only managed to secure the second spot on the U.S. country chart, it was a number one hit in Canada…
