Comments on: Order Working In Tennessee

By: Sherri Gaffney

Sherri Gaffney — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:43:16 +0000

Merle,

You have been an Inspiration to me as a Songwriter all of my life.
I’m so thrilled that Our Dear Friend “Josh Newcom” of Indian Rodeo was your
“Special Guest” in Tuscaloosa, Al at your Show with Jamey Johnson.
Josh Newcom is a “Rising Star” and Thanks so much for recognizing him.
He is following in your footsteps and my Husband “Bob Gaffney” and I could’nt be prouder of Josh!
We are so excited that Josh and His Wife Kristie Ann are working on your New Video for the Title Track of “Workin in Tennessee”
He is an Amazing Videographer and has proven himself in Nashville.
We’re looking forward to listening to Your New CD and You are a “Legend” to me..

By: Billy ray freeman

Billy ray freeman — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:57:29 +0000

Haggard, ur stil the best that’s ever come down the pike!
I’m glad U had roots in R newton co. Arkansas
I know a lot of them valines folks back home

By: James Hudgins

James Hudgins — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:44:45 +0000

Mr. Haggard, I had the pleasure of going to your concert last night 7-29-12 in Portsmouth Va. This was a present to me for my 50th birthday!!! What I gift!! Youself and Kris K. What a treat. I have seen you in 1996 and now in 2012. Words cant describe your Music. Have been a fan since the age of 10. Keep up the great work. THANK YOU!!!

By: Keith Rigsby

Keith Rigsby — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:26:41 +0000

I really like Working in Tennessee. Merle, you just get better with age. Your voice is still my favorite of all time. Your son, Ben, is something else too. He really has a great voice and the boy can play that guitar like a pro! I look forward to seeing what he plans on doing in the music business. May God bless you Merle with many more years of making great music and with good health.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:03:27 +0000

Hey Merle, I saw you several years ago in Cortland New York. I told you then you were the best and you turned to me and said “not me”. You were with the late Johnny Paycheck and you both put on a great show. He signed a personal carhart shirt of mine that day with “Thanks Paycheck” and I have it tucked away in my box of memories. I will never forget the look on my base man’s face when I jokingly told him that you let me get up and play the drums…..He about fainted. I’ve always been a huge fan of yours and play as many of your songs on the guitar as I am capable but truely I am a drummer by trade. Thanks for all the great years of music Merle and many more to come – YOU ARE THE BEST!

Steve

By: Margie Weiderman

Margie Weiderman — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:56:05 +0000

My husband & I got tickets for your concert at Billy Bobs Texas & it was the best gift we ever recieved we really enjoyed your songs I just can’t get into this so called country music that’s out there now days it’s just not the same. Stay in good health we need you to keep us filled with the good old country songs that we love. We love you!

By: owen

owen — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:05:29 +0000

happy birthday .you great singer song writer.

from owen jn new Zealand

i also sing your songs.

By: COL Ron Moore

COL Ron Moore — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:57:16 +0000

Happy Birthday Hag, see you next week in Nashville.
ron

By: Derrick DeFoor

Derrick DeFoor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:37:51 +0000

Thank you for the great songs and always sticking to the traditional music we love. The younger generation appreciates you as well (im 27). I saw you a few years ago in Montgomery, AL while i was laid off work, it made that year seem a lot better. I hope to see you perform again, maybe in Birmingham this time…

By: tim marshall

tim marshall — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:53:44 +0000

HOPE TO SEE THE SHOW IN NASHVILLE, STAY WILL HAG THE WORLD LOVE’S YA.

By: tim marshall

tim marshall — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:26:07 +0000

Ive been playing bass for little david wilkins since 1972, and i would alway’s open his show with a hag song, Anyway There’s three thing’s I love to do, drink two or three beer’s listen to a hag song, and throw dart’s at a picture of my X-wife. Thank’s tim marshall nashville

By: mike Ricci

mike Ricci — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:28:45 +0000

MERLE, I HAD THE HONOR IF SEEING YOU IN LAUGHLIN AND I CAN SAY THE MOST MEMORABLE CONCERT IVE SEEN. YOU ARE THE TRUE WORKIN MANS MAN.

By: janice

janice — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:51:37 +0000

We are so glad you are doing better. Hoping to see you at Renfro Valley again. Until then God bless and take care.

Jan and Dean Rawlins

By: sue mcevers

sue mcevers — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:17:51 +0000

THE BEST SINGER AND SONGWRITER GOD GAVE US I HOPE THERE IS PLENTY MORE TO COME I U BOX SET BEST GIFT I EVERY GOT LOVE SWINGING DOOR AND THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN PLUS ALL THE REST U DO TAKE CARE OF UR SELF FROM A FELLOW OKIE WE LOVE YA SUE

By: Dwight Stevens (AKA) George Dickle

Dwight Stevens (AKA) George Dickle — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:16:18 +0000

Hi Hag! Good to hear from you at you best again. Long time since those key to the city days in Oklahoma when you so graciously sent to me the promo tape.Hope all is well now and may Jesus bless you with good health for many more to come and god bless all that you love. Take care, from all of my boys and I

By: john russell

john russell — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:56:52 +0000

WHEN YOU ARE OUT OF HAGGARD, YOUR OUT OF MUSIC

THIS SAYS IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Robert guitard

Robert guitard — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:54:02 +0000

bob guitard from new brunswick canada. i’ve been listning to you&yours song since 1962 i’M 66 NOW and I never herd another singer like you in my entire career .thank to you MR.m,haggard & the stranger ps at the time i was playing and could’t find nobody to replace me . the first is the same as the last (PERFECT) thank to all the crew that maided passible , AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

By: Al Mazerolle

Al Mazerolle — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:01 +0000

I did the Fireworks when you were in Marysville, Ca in the 1970′s but most of all I’ve loved you music over the years and will for years to come. Al

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:43:16 +0000

I have not had the honor of seeing Merle, but SILVER WINGS is the only song my husband ever danced with me ,thanks for the memories we love you Merle get well soon.

By: Ruthie Mead

Ruthie Mead — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:12:35 +0000

hi Merle,
I have seen you live. I listen to your CD’s all the time. you are the best! Your are country music’s finest! I love you Merle! Thankyou for all you do for our troops!
Keep up the good work!—Ruthie

By: Judy Groves

Judy Groves — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:29:44 +0000

The man with a voice no one can copy. The man with a pen no one can borrow. You see that’s how he wrote Me and Crippled Soldiers looking for something to write with because the song came to him so fast. I love all his songs. I thank his family for loaning him to us so much. I thank him for being who he is.

By: Judy Groves

Judy Groves — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:14:03 +0000

Dear Merle, I have always appreciated for the way you stood up for the troops and our country, when no one else did. You are a unique person with a unique voice I listen to every night. All of us out in Lawton, Oklahoma loves you.

By: d.l. costner

d.l. costner — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:53:11 +0000

to the greatest singer in the history of mankind i’ve seen you live 5 times and the show gets better each time. praying for you. get well soon and may GOD bless you

By: David Alvarez

David Alvarez — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:58:36 +0000

Saw The Hag perform at Silver Springs, Fl This past Sunday 1/15/12. Was the first time i’d seen him perform live and was not dissappointed. A great show and time was had by all. Hope you get well soon Merle

By: Linda Stephens

Linda Stephens — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:02:41 +0000

So sorry Merle was sick and had to cancel last night at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. Hope he is better. Looking forward to seeing him in April!

By: Jimmy Goodson

Jimmy Goodson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:40:02 +0000

My wife and I are looking forward to seeing Merle at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC tonight, Sunday 1/15/12.

By: Gerrit Aalderink

Gerrit Aalderink — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:56:23 +0000

Again this new CD is great, I wish you come to The Netherlands, so that we can enjoy one of your great shows again, like I did in Rotterdam, 1988.

By: COL Ron Moore

COL Ron Moore — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:54:42 +0000

Merle, for Christmas my daughter and her family presented me with “Working in Tennessee” and 4 tickets to the Rhyman, 12 Apr 12. “You are my favorite memory of all”!!!!!!!!!!!
ron

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:26:21 +0000

Headed to see the Hag in Greensboro April 14th!

By: Jos

Jos — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:56:41 +0000

I love Merle Haggard and his songs! I live in Europe but am a big fan. In my car I play and sing along with all my favorite songs of Merle. What a great man, singer and songwriter. Thank you for your beautiful songs and your wise lessons. May God bless you.

By: Sergio Groppa

Sergio Groppa — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:50:37 +0000

MERLE HAGGARD, MY FAVORITE SINGER, GOD BLESS YOU

By: BILL

BILL — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:42:16 +0000

Merle,I cant wait too see you in Paducah,Ky. 01/19/12. You are truly the best.I listen to your music every day.I was lucky enough to meet you backstage at the Kentucky Opry.It was truly an honor.Thank you for signing my box set.

By: Elaine Matthews

Elaine Matthews — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:05:36 +0000

Hello Merle..just enjoyed your concert here at the Golden Nugget last night. So happy that I got to see you perform live one more time…last time was an outdoor concert at Caesar’s Palace many, many years ago. You are truly a treasure for country music. I have been a fan of your music since way back in the 60s and I was thrilled to see you perform last night. Loved that new song, “Working In Tennesee”. Thank you for all the wonderful songs you’ve given us over the years…they are absolutely timeless!! I’m sending you best wishes for more good health and happiness in the years to come. Come back to the Nugget again real soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:21:20 +0000

I can’t wait to see ya in Springfield Oh in April.

By: John Root

John Root — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:21:11 +0000

Have been a fan since the 70′s and can’t wait to see you in March in Williamsport PA

By: Sue Steinmetz

Sue Steinmetz — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:52:10 +0000

Wish you would come back to Grants Pass soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saw your last show here. Please come back. Have been a fan since your first song. Happy Birthday early 4-6-12; Talked to your wife when you were here. Thanks for signing my CD! I’m the ol’ lady that has a Birthday 2-12-37.

By: Rita Shrodes

Rita Shrodes — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:57:43 +0000

Hey Merle, I see your heading back my way in Jan to Pad, Ky. I hope 2 catch your show, its been awhile. Hope all’s well with you, I love ya man & can’t wait to see u. Take care!

By: Zachary Nowak

Zachary Nowak — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:44:37 +0000

Your music is my “favor-ite home stereo sound.” It’s amazing how you’ve released so much material over your career and I have yet to find one song that I just don’t like. Each of the 3 re-releases on Working In Tennessee are as good (though different) as the original versions. I’ve come to the conclusion that you could release any song in the world and I would like it. I guess I’m not a critic, but a Merle Haggard fanatic.

By: barbare fuller

barbare fuller — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:54:07 +0000

I have Working In Tennessee. I love it. It is so great that your family is working with you. I’m still drinking coffee and listening to Merle for breakfast as i have for years. Thank you for being in my life. I’d like to tell you that your music and myself have gone through eight husbands. I loved them all, But they just couldn’t sing like the Hag!

By: GARRY GORDON

GARRY GORDON — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:14:24 +0000

just amazing the master just gets better and better

By: Sue and Dwayne

Sue and Dwayne — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:38:48 +0000

Merle , We can’t wait untill tomorrow night when we get to see you perform here in Ruidoso, NM — Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino. My husband and Ted Binion went to see you perform — shortly before Ted was killed. Let us know if we can do anything for you while you are here. Sue and DK

By: Myra Pittman

Myra Pittman — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:34:52 +0000

Hey Merle, Can’t wait to buy your new CD “Working in Tennessee”. Saw you for the first time at a park in Culpepper, VA with Conway way back when. Have loved you all these years…………….have seen many of your concerts on both coasts as I now live in California. I have all your music and listen to you all the time. I am your NO 1 fan Merle, and wish you all the best. Myra

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:18:34 +0000

The new CD is wonderful! But I almost wish I had not listened to the new Working Man Blues. Oh, my gosh, I am totally in awe of Ben. Oh, that kid can sing!!! I listened to his part over and over again, and made my kids and my parents listen to it. I felt like a teenager again. There is just something about his voice. Get him out there, please, get him to sing more. He is gifted. And the version of Jackson! oh, just the best ever! You and Theresa should do a tribute album to Johnny and June, or at least an album of duets. I bet you would do an incredible rendition of Honky Tonk Angels. Would love to hear Jenessa sing sometime too. Hey, maybe Theresa and Jenessa could do a version of Working Girl/Woman Blues?

By: John Russell

John Russell — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:36:02 +0000

Man I can’t wait for this to arrive, Working Man Blues is still one of my all time favorite Country songs, I sat down for hours in my teens perfecting that guitar lick … and I was a Rocker at that time but with a good appreciation for my Roots and Merle, Cash, Hank Williams Sr. & Jr, Willie and Waylon are what my Dad played around the house while I was growing up

Oo9ng live the Outlaws of Country Music and thank you Mr Haggard!!!!

By: Muriel Groom

Muriel Groom — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:33:17 +0000

Merle Haggard along with Marty Robbins have been my favourite artists/songwriters since the early seventies. I was lucky enough to meet Marty in 1982 in Nashville but unfortunately I have never met Merle. I have been to Nashville 5 times since 1980 but either he had been the week before or was not well enough. I love all his songs and actually sing a number of them here in New Zealand. He has a great following here but we dont seem to be lucky enough to get a visit from him. What about a trip before he gives up!!!!!!!

Keep up the great songs you write

By: Bob Martin

Bob Martin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:31:48 +0000

What can I say? My first Hag record was bought in ’79… 190 Proof. My coworker and I agreed we couldn’t work listening to rock and settled on the country station, and whenever a song like “The Way I Am” or “Misery and Gin’ would play I always made sure to hear the DJ tell me who that was singing. Then I bought that record..and several more over the next few years, and I was hooked. I still check out the new ones, and this one is right up there with my all time favorites. Not many artists can keep up that kind of quality for so long..actually.. no one else I can think of. I have written over 300 songs myself, and a few were targeted to your style. It would be my greatest pleasure to have 30 minutes of your time to play you some. You are indeed the best!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:15:05 +0000

I absolutely love your new CD, “Working in Tennessee”…never a disappointment with your recordings! I was blown away with the beautiful voice of your son, Ben, on Workin’ Man Blues. What a ‘chip off the ole block’! This was such a surprise, since I thought his specialty was the guitar and didn’t realize, other than being a great instrumentalist, he has so much more to offer!

Thank you again for the beautiful music. May God bless you and your family.

By: Dennis Morgan

Dennis Morgan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:57:51 +0000

Absolutely love the new C D ” Working In Tennessee”. You just keep getting better and better. So proud of Ben and was good to hear him sing on this album. Also great to see you again in Spokane Wa. I look forward to your next visit to the Great Northwest. Your friend, Dennis

By: ryan hilts

ryan hilts — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:14:49 +0000

I just bought working in tennessee and i couldnt waite to get it into the cd player.I just wanted to say excellent job as exspected.When i was 12 years old my dad bought a used car and it had the rainbow stew tape in it , now im 35 and still a huge merle haggard fan.my favorite song was too much boogie woogie it speaks the truth im with you 100% id like to here some more of the older stuff on the radio too. They just recently stopped playing the older music on bug country in upstate ny and i wouldnt care if i ever heard them again.I also loved working man blues.As soon as i heard ben i was very impressed:) he reminded me of steve wariner .anyways excellent job merle and i cant waite to see you live in 2012

By: Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:41:26 +0000

I’ll fix your flat tire Merle!!!!! Love the new song, “Working in Tennessee”