Merle Haggard

You know you're a legend when you get name-checked -- and Haggard's name comes up in quite a few country songs.

What's your No. 1 pick?

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

All 50-plus of 'em.

Which country artists have received the most ACM Awards? Here's the answer.

On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.

These country albums are turning the big 5-0 this year!

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

'Well, now, he sleeps all day, plays his cards all night / Smokes marijuana 'cause it treats him right ...'

On Dec. 29, 1969, Merle Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.