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
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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
8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard8 Songs That Reference Merle HaggardYou know you're a legend when you get name-checked -- and Haggard's name comes up in quite a few country songs. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorMerle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorCountry fans will soon have a new reason to travel down to Muskogee, Okla.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw is revisiting a classic Merle Haggard tune for the holidays. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
Here’s Why I Believe The Hag Is The Greatest Country Artist EverHere’s Why I Believe The Hag Is The Greatest Country Artist EverThere are a very select few artist's that go beyond stardom, beyond legend. They touch you in a special place that no one else can or does. For me, that was Merle Haggard. Randy McDanielRandy McDaniel
10 Classic Country Albums Every Country Music Fan Should Hear10 Classic Country Albums Every Country Music Fan Should HearListen to the music on these albums any way you can.Randy McDanielRandy McDaniel