merle haggard

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.

Merle Haggard's private funeral on Saturday (April 9) was full of music.

It was a career highlight.

Country legends Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will help friends and family say goodbye to Merle Haggard this weekend. Haggard’s funeral is set for Saturday (April 9) in Palo Cedro, Calif.

These are lyrics that we'll be quoting forever ...

Country's biggest stars have been tipping their hats to Merle Haggard for decades.

Merle Haggard made his last appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage in October of 2015.

Willie Nelson paid tribute to his good friend and frequent singing partner Merle Haggard on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.

Willie Nelson, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpon and others have all expressed their sorrow over the loss of the country icon.

Merle Haggard's son, Ben Haggard, says that his father knew he was going to die on his birthday.

Merle Haggard was one of the greatest influences on modern country singers and songwriters.

Sad news today as we say goodbye to one of Country Music's most iconic stars, and prolific songwriters. Rumors about his failing health have been circling for weeks - today on his 79th birthday, it has been confirmed that The Hag has died. Haggard was diagnosed with pneumonia last year, and spent 11 days at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Riverside this year...