merle haggard

As the country community nears the anniversary of Merle Haggard’s death, some of the genre’s biggest stars are gathering together to celebrate his life and art with a massive tribute concert.

In 2016, country music saw deaths, resurrections, a shocking performance and a superstar collaboration that fans are sure to be talking about for years to come. It was truly an unforgettable year, and these are the Top 8 moments.

Boy, tensions are super high right now in America!  But, this isn't the first time people in the US have felt this way.  For today's #ThrowbackThursday song, I thought we'd take a political walk down country music memory lane to one of the most politically focused country songs ever...

As November nears, a number of country singers have been making their thoughts on the presidential election known.

CMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.

Miranda Lambert will receive a major honor on Tuesday (Aug. 30) during the 10th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville, Tenn. The singer will be recognized with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the ceremony held at the Ryman Auditorium.

Toby Keith gave a poignant tribute to the late country icon Merle Haggard during his performance at the Grand Ole Opry in May, blending together several of the legend’s hits for one memorable performance.

Merle Haggard's last song, "Kern River Blues," has been released.

The ACCAs chose the perfect singer to honor Merle Haggard. Toby Keith performed a seven-song tribute to the legend.

Less than a week after his death, Scotty McCreery paid tribute to the late Merle Haggard with an energetic performance of "Mama Tried" at the Grand Ole Opry.

Merle Haggard worked the stage right up until the end of his life, performing his final shows just two months before he passed away. In a new interview, Toby Keith recalls how he was able to step up for his friend and musical hero at one of his final public performances.

During 2016's All for the Hall benefit concert, Sam Hunt covered Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am."