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Iconic country music legend, Country Hall of Famer and most recently a Kennedy Center Honoree, MERLE HAGGARD, is releasing a new album, Working In Tennessee, on October 4th.This marks his second disc for Vanguard Records and is a collection of self-penned Haggard riches, plus a couple of classics made famous by Johnny Cash, as well as a new version of Merle’s stalwart “Working Man Blues” featuring Willie Nelson and his son Ben Haggard. Read More ››

Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson in Los Angeles

Story by Richard Tafoya - SoundSpike Contributing Editor - On a night where cool autumn temperatures might have made hot chocolate a popular concession offering, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson provided the sonic equivalent of a warm blanket to a crowd of true believers Friday (10/7) at Los Angeles' Greek Theater. While both artists' names appeared on the marquee, this was clearly Haggard's show and Haggard's crowd. Kristofferson fronted nine songs of the 24-song set, commanding many of the more contemplative moments of the night with his richly detailed, classic story-songs, but for the most part, all eyes were on Haggard to see which way the ship would steer next. Read More ››

BBC Review

An album full of relaxed mastery, as well as grit and charm, from the country veteran. By Ninian Dunnett 2011-10-06 If you think a guy might sound a little jaded coming to his 49th studio album, Merle Haggard should set you straight. Working in Tennessee is a sheer tonic: a warm brew of the charm that has distinguished one of country’s great heroes for half a century.Haggard is famous for his hits – 38 number ones between 1966 and 1987 – but also because of what he stands for. There probably isn’t anyone in music who is more completely the real deal. And if there’s a quaver in that 74-year-old baritone, it doesn’t dim its ringing authenticity. This is a man who sings Okie... Read More ››

Let Me Testify

So there is NO misunderstanding, let me testify, the power of the healing our Heavenly Father has bestowed upon me. In ’08 I was diagnosed with lung cancer. Most everyone knows that’s a death sentence! Not in my case! More recently I was diagnosed with a heart problem in two hospitals, in Ft. Worth and in Bakersfield. Either they both malfunctioned exactly the same way, or once again, the Lord stepped in and altered the condition. An angiogram proved it all wrong. My heart is perfect! It’s almost embarrassing to know that the Lord cares that much for me. But, I am gonna shout it to the entire world. He healed me either at my request or someone else’s There were a lot of... Read More ››

Merle Haggard Reflects On Old Age and God on Leno

POSTED by Rolling Stone: February 9, 5:40 PM ET | By Andy Greene | Rolling Stone Merle Haggard went on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno last night to perform the title track to his forthcoming LP I Am What I Am. The stellar song appears to be a sequel of sorts to his 1968′s “I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am” and 1980′s “The Way I Am.” Merle Haggard: The Essential Playlist This time around he’s reflecting on the latter stages of his life, as well as his views on religion. “I believe Jesus is God and a pig is just ham,” he sings. “I’m just a seeker. I’m just a sinner. I am what I am.” 100 Greatest Singers... Read More ››