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…
Joey + Rory paid tribute to Merle Haggard’s “Fightin’ Side of Me” at the Equiblues Rodeo back in February 2011.
Son of country music legend Merle Haggard, Marty Haggard has been following in his dad’s musical footsteps for years. According to his official website, Marty feels privileged to have a father who he considers, “the best Country singer/songwriter ever,” and enjoys the opportunities he has had because of his family’s success. Marty grew up in Bakersfield, California. Thanks to his famous father, […] More
Johnson included the song on his tribute album to Cochran in 2012, which was titled “Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran…”
In one of the most powerful and heartfelt tributes to the man who helped make country music the incredible art it is today, country music superstar, Reba McEntire, pours her heart and soul into her own version of “Mama Tried”. I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door […] More
While he may no longer be with us, the legacy he left behind lives on emblazoned thanks to his impressive musical career. A young Merle Haggard – one of the original’s of outlaw country – appeared on The Wagon House for a performance of his riotous tune, “Okie from Muskogee.” “I’m proud to be an Okie from Muskogee/ A place where […] More
Husband and wife country music duo, Joey + Rory, took the stage back in 2011 for a powerful cover of Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December.” Fast forward five years and the performance has taken on a completely new meaning. Joey + Rory paid tribute to Haggard’s classic tune via Music City Roots live from the Loveless Cafe. Rory Feek […] More
Stricken with pneumonia for months prior to his untimely passing, country legend Merle Haggard had one goal: write and record as much music as he could.
Merle Haggard would be one proud papa. His youngest son, Ben Haggard, who continues to keep his legacy alive with incredible covers of his father’s songs, has a huge reason to celebrate. His girlfriend of almost seven years, Jeyda Beyzade, announced on Wednesday (Nov.22) that she is pregnant with their first child! In a series of photos […] More
After a six-year long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Glen Campbell passed away at age 81 early morning on August 8. While the legendary country singer may be gone, fans can find solace in the music he left behind. Early on in his career, a 26-year-old Campbell appeared on the television show Star Route, playing guitar for the episode’s […] More
Merle Captured Everyday Feelings & Struggles Over time, Merle Haggard came to be known as “the poet of the common man.” The reason he earned such a nickname lies in his songwriting, and the fact that he wrote about real people and situations. Everything he wrote about was something that the average person could relate […] More
