On a 707 airplane flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles, Merle Haggard wrote one of the most heartbreaking songs in his discography—“Silver Wings.” He was traveling with Bonnie Owens, his wife at the ...

Merle Haggard has passed away, but his musical legacy remains in the form of some of the most important songs in country music history. The legendary musician was not only instrumental in creating the ...

Mention Merle Haggard’s name to any of this generation’s country stars, including Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw, and they’ll readily admit that the legendary singer-songwriter is a huge influence.

Merle Haggard was a legendary American country singer, songwriter, and musician. Known as the Poet of the Common Man, his music often told stories about hard work, heartbreak, and life’s struggles. He ...

Merle Haggard-- what a legend. Though he died in 2016, there's no doubt that his music will continue to live on for decades to come. It should come as no surprise that, during his lifetime, Haggard ...