American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, Merle Haggard Hit No. 1 With One of the Last Songs He’d Ever Perform at the Grand Ole Opry

On this day in 1981, outlaw country legend Merle Haggard was at No. 1 with "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink." ...
Yahoo

Grand Ole Opry celebrates 100 years with 100 top songs: Did Oklahoma hits make the list?

The Grand Ole Opry turns 100, and to celebrate, the iconic institution for country music is letting the fans decide which are the best songs in the genre’s history. The opry has slowly revealed a list ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1943, the Country Singer Who Wrote a Pair of No. 1 Songs for Her Then-Husband, Merle Haggard

Eighty-three years ago today, the country singer and songwriter who wrote hits for Merle Haggard and other legends was born.
Tennessean

Willie Nelson to cover hits by Merle Haggard on new 78th solo album

Willie Nelson is releasing "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle," his 78th solo album, as a tribute to Merle Haggard. The new album features 11 covers of Haggard's songs, including "Workin’ Man Blues" and ...