Though their marriage ended decades ago, Bonnie Owens never truly let go of Merle Haggard—not in her heart, not in her music, and certainly not in the quiet moments when…
1. “The Way I Am” – Covered by Willie Nelson While Merle first recorded this introspective gem in 1980, it became a fan favorite through Willie Nelson’s tender and stripped-down…
Marty Haggard, the eldest son of Merle Haggard, has spent much of his life walking in the shadow of a country music giant — but also basking in the warmth…
Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens shared a deep personal and professional bond that extended well beyond their marriage. They married in 1965 and divorced in 1978, but their musical partnership…
In one of the most moving moments in country music history, Merle Haggard—the legendary voice behind “Mama Tried”, “Okie from Muskogee”, and “Sing Me Back Home”—took the stage for the…
Fans across the country music world are rallying around Marty Haggard, whose rich voice and heartfelt songs have long carried the legacy of his father, Merle Haggard, into a new…
Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens shared a profound personal and professional relationship that significantly influenced the landscape of country music. Early Collaboration and Marriage Their partnership began in the early…
Merle Haggard’s life took a transformative turn when he witnessed Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin State Prison. At the time, Haggard was serving a sentence for attempted robbery and…
In a poignant reflection shared during a 2012 forum at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Merle Haggard recounted his final visit with his ex-wife and longtime collaborator,…
The Incredibly Tragic Life of Merle Haggard: From Prison to Poetry in Song Few figures in country music lived a life as raw, real, and redeeming as Merle Haggard. Known…