53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThese country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 152 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
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
Watch Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson and More Tribute Merle Haggard at 2010 Kennedy Center HonorsWatch Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson and More Tribute Merle Haggard at 2010 Kennedy Center HonorsNumerous country stars helped honor "the Hag" during the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You Sob5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You SobBetter grab the tissues before watching!Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Dierks Bentley Joins Cody Canada for Merle Haggard Cover at Inaugural Seven Peaks Festival [WATCH]Dierks Bentley Joins Cody Canada for Merle Haggard Cover at Inaugural Seven Peaks Festival [WATCH]Dierks Bentley joined Cody Canada for a tribute to Merle Haggard during the first-ever Seven Peaks Music Festival. Liv SteckerLiv Stecker