Merle Haggard

All 50-plus of 'em.

On Monday singer/songwriter Sturgill Simpson took to Facebok to blast the ACMs for creating an award that celebrates Merle Haggard’s legacy. He accused the Academy of Country Music of joining others who have “hitched their wagon to his name.”

Now more than ever there is a general acceptance of the use of the drug across the genre.

Merle Haggard left an indelible mark on country music, but while the singer is gone, having died on April 6, this doesn't mean the world will stop hearing his music.

George Strait is one of the biggest names in country music history, but he's a fan, too. In the wake of Merle Haggard's death on Wednesday (April 6), Strait shared that Haggard was his inspiration for wanting to pursue a career in country music.

In the wake of Merle Haggard's passing, actor and musician W. Earl Brown shared a touching recollection of one of the country legend's final shows, revealing how Toby Keith stepped up to save the day for the ailing icon.

Merle Haggard has died after a series of recent health struggles. The legendary singer passed away on April 6, 2016, which was also his 79th birthday.

Merle Haggard is on the mend after a recent hospital stay forced him to cancel some tour dates, and from the sound of it, the country icon is lucky to be alive.

Willie Nelson is the latest celebrity to have an internet rumor swirling around that he died. The fact of the matter is he's alive and well and 'on the road again' with one of his famous friends.

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