53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 153 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Top 10 Country Songs About WeedTop 10 Country Songs About WeedNow more than ever there is a general acceptance of the use of the drug across the genre. Laura McClellanLaura McClellan
Merle Haggard’s Bakersfield Home Is for Sale and It Has Barely Changed! [Pictures]Merle Haggard’s Bakersfield Home Is for Sale and It Has Barely Changed! [Pictures]His daughter says the Bakersfield house reminds her of the Brady Bunch home.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Roots rock group the Band were the first country act to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, in 1968; most recently, Eric Church earned the cover spot in August of 2018.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]There are a number of country stars who enjoy a bit of marijuana every so often, or have at least tried it -- including some who may surprise you.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedMerle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedHer brother, Ben Haggard, shared the news with his followers on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Country Stars With the Most ACM Awards Wins [PICTURES]Country Stars With the Most ACM Awards Wins [PICTURES]Which country artists have received the most ACM Awards? Here's the answer.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Chris Young Does Merle Haggard Proud With Impromptu ‘Silver Wings’Chris Young Does Merle Haggard Proud With Impromptu ‘Silver Wings’The singer shows off his smooth vocal vibes in an unvarnished warm-up video before a performance. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Keith Urban Got Permission From Merle Haggard’s Family for New Single, ‘Coming Home’Keith Urban Got Permission From Merle Haggard’s Family for New Single, ‘Coming Home’The new song melds classic country with a very progressive sound. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker