After canceling a few shows due to illness, Willie Nelson is feeling better and is ready to get back to performing. Nelson described his illness as a bout with “the crud” during an interview with ABC 12 News out of San Antonio. In addition to his busy tour schedule, Nelson is readying for the release of […] More
All of the singers got their own chance to shine…
Merle first put his fiddle skills on full display on a tribute album to Bob Wills, which he released in 1970…
When Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson first met in the 1960s, they became fast friends. In the decades that passed, the two talented friends would tour together, record together, and share stories about life. Nelson always held Haggard in high regard, telling Rolling Stone, “He was a great one to follow. He was able to talk about […] More
“He was such an influence on all of us…what a great artist that he was,” George said, before moving into “Mama Tried…”
“But his charismatic manners sold him to the convicts… I was prepared not to like him for some reason. When he didn’t have a voice and he was able to bring the people around, I understood the power of Johnny Cash. It was overwhelming.”
The Legacy Merle Left Behind When people think of Merle Haggard, they often think of his mega-hits such as “Mama Tried” and “If We Make it Through December.” But after 53 years of performing, Merle built up an impressive catalog that extends far beyond his chart-topping hits. It says a lot about Merle’s talent when […] More
When Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016, country music artists mourned his death through powerful tribute performances. Due to the impact that Haggard had on the genre, artists both young and old honored him by covering some of his greatest songs. Country’s Family Reunion went above and beyond to honor Haggard and his […] More
Following the news of Haggard’s death, Gill shared a candid photo of the two of them, writing that Haggard was his “greatest inspiration…”
