merle haggard

On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.

On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

The Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.

There's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.

He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end.

Did you know he played on these hits?

Haggard and his family only lived in this house, on Brae Burn Drive, for a couple of years.

Miranda Lambert and friends did Merle Haggard proud with a cover of his classic hit, "Sing Me Back Home."

The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.