One of The Hag's most autobiographical songs, indeed. On this date in 1966, Merle Haggard released his single "The Fugitive," which would later be know as "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive," which ultimately ...

It’s fun to hear Willie Nelson, of all people, sing the famous lyric: “We don’t smoke marijuana in Muskogee.” Not only because the Texas county legend is a famed pothead, but also because his dearly ...

Willie Nelson honors his late friend Merle Haggard with his new album Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which launches at No. 1 on one chart in the U.K. TOPSHOT - US musician Willie Nelson performs ...

Thumbs up: Willie Nelson, 92, has just released “Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle,” a collection of jams covering songs by Nelson’s late collaborator Merle Haggard, a fellow songwriter and legend of ...

Two tributes to the late Merle Haggard -- one by his friend and occasional collaborator -- surface this week, leading new offerings from Mavis Staples, Portugal. the Man, Rosalia, Paramore’s Hayley ...

His “Christmas Love Song" dropped Friday on music streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and the iTunes store. WILLIE'S BIRTHDAY: Willie Nelson turns 92. Here's what you need ...

If you've ever felt deeply moved or deeply seen by a song's lyrics, you can thank a songwriter. That's especially true in country music, where the words seem to pull on your heartstrings a little ...

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Tonight only, The Tailgate in Midland proudly presents a doubleheader like no other, as West Texas welcomes Braxton Keith and the Josh Abbott Band. WATCH: Braxton Keith and ...

On this day (September 16) in 1928, Ralph Mooney was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. He fell in love with the steel guitar at a young age and went on to have a legendary career in country music. Over the ...

When Jake Worthington performed at the Grand Ole Opry recently, he brought a special guest with him —a bit of family history, as he played his late grandfather’s guitar, while standing on the famed ...

Rocker Sammy Hagar picked a Merle Haggard song to ponder life after the death of Charlie Kirk. The Red Rocker took to social media to sing a slightly adjusted version of the chorus of Haggard's "Are ...