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Merle Haggard is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and has received numerous other honors, but this may be the most unexpected of them all. The 78-year-old country icon finally got a diploma from Bakersfield High School over the weekend, more than 60 years after dropping out.

During the Monday night (Dec. 9) Top 5 performances on 'The Voice,' Craig Wayne Boyd took on not one, but two country covers.

Wondering about the duet Merle Haggard and George Strait Sang on the ACM Salutes The Troops Special?

Every Sunday Morning on 1077/GNA we feature the best in Classic Country Music, but we also keep you updated with the legends today.  We're happy to report that there's a bunch of new music from your favorite legends coming your way.

The hottest stars in Country Music recently took the time to share their talents to honor a living legend- Merle Haggard.

The 2014 Grammy Awards are about to get countrified! Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton are teaming up for a star-studded performance, making the evening an iconic show of country pride.

It’s time to rewind the clock and see what was at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts this week (July 26, 2013) in Country Music History. 50 Years Ago-1963 Act Naturally- Buck Owens (written by Johnny Russell) 40 Years Ago-1973 Love Is The Foundation- Loretta Lynn (1973 CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year) 30 Years Ago- 1983 Pancho and Lefty- Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard (pictured above from 201

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

Merle Haggard is one of those rare artists who's had decades of hit songs, many of which he's written himself. In my recent 'Top 10 List' for Taste of Country, I honor the legendary Merle Haggard.

Just about all day you will hear references to 4/20 either in person or on Facebook. Though I do not partake in the activities that have made this date famous I would be remiss if I didn't celebrate Country musics pioneer of all things GREEN, Mr Willie Nelson!!! W...

George Jones recently cancelled shows due to an on-going recovery after being hospitalized for six days due to an upper respiratory infection. The 80-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer joins the likes of Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard, who have also had to cancel several recent shows due to illness.

Garth Brooks has come out on top once again.  A jury has ruled in favor of him and his civil lawsuit against Integris Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma.