Ten years ago today, one of the most influential country singer/songwriters of the 20th century died on his birthday.

Both icons passed away on April 6.

One legend helping out another. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of outlaw country pioneer Merle Haggard, who ...

The surprise honor comes on the 10-year anniversary of Merle Haggard’s death, which also marks what would’ve been his 89th ...

Here's to the Hag. When it comes to a Mount Rushmore of Country Music, it's pretty hard to have a conversation about it ...

A powerful country song that captured the tensions of its time climbed to the top of the charts on this day in 1970. Merle Haggard’s "The Fightin’ Side of Me" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...

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 ...

Merle Haggard had a few pivotal moments in his life that pushed him toward the direction of songwriting, not just singing.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preparing to enter his seventh decade in the music industry, 92-year-old country music and American icon Willie Nelson is ...