ACM Awards Establish Merle Haggard Spirit AwardACM Awards Establish Merle Haggard Spirit AwardThe ACM Awards have established a new honor in memory of one of country’s most iconic artists, Merle Haggard. Laura McClellanLaura McClellan
Academy of Country Music Introduces Award in Honor of Merle HaggardAcademy of Country Music Introduces Award in Honor of Merle HaggardThe Academy of Country Music will introduce the Merle Haggard Spirit Award, a new award in honor of the late country icon, at the 2016 ACM Honors.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Toby Keith Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard at the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]Toby Keith Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard at the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]During a recent appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, Toby Keith used his time onstage to offer a tribute to Merle Haggard.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Top 10 Country Beach SongsTop 10 Country Beach SongsThe Boot takes inventory of the best tracks to blare as you're headed to, sitting on or just dreaming of the beach.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Toby Keith Performs Impressive Tribute to Merle Haggard [Watch]Toby Keith Performs Impressive Tribute to Merle Haggard [Watch]Toby Keith gave a poignant tribute to the late country icon Merle Haggard during his performance at the Grand Ole Opry in May, blending together several of the legend’s hits for one memorable performance.Laura McClellanLaura McClellan
Ben Haggard Performs Late Father Merle Haggard’s ‘Silver Wings’ [WATCH]Ben Haggard Performs Late Father Merle Haggard’s ‘Silver Wings’ [WATCH]Ben Haggard has shared a video of himself performing his late father Merle Haggard's hit "Silver Wings."Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Merle Haggard’s Final Song, ‘Kern River Blues’, Released [LISTEN]Merle Haggard’s Final Song, ‘Kern River Blues’, Released [LISTEN]Merle Haggard's last song, "Kern River Blues," has been released.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Toby Keith Honors MerleToby Keith Honors MerleToby Keith and Merle Haggard's band, the Strangers, performed a medley in honor of the recently deceased country icon at the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Merle Haggard Memorial Coming to MuskogeeMerle Haggard Memorial Coming to MuskogeeA memorial in honor of Merle Haggard will soon be erected in Muskogee, Okla.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano