Country legends Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will help friends and family say goodbye to Merle Haggard this weekend. Haggard’s funeral is set for Saturday (April 9) in Palo Cedro, Calif.
George Strait is one of the biggest names in country music history, but he's a fan, too. In the wake of Merle Haggard's death on Wednesday (April 6), Strait shared that Haggard was his inspiration for wanting to pursue a career in country music.
Merle Haggard is on the mend after a recent hospital stay forced him to cancel some tour dates, and from the sound of it, the country icon is lucky to be alive.
At the age of 82, Willie Nelson is in a class of musician all his own. However, when the still touring musician postponed a few shows scheduled with Merle Haggard fans across the world were a little worried.
In an interview with the Washington Post Nelson revealed the reason for the surgery and show cancellations...