A New Tribute to Merle Haggard Is Coming to OklahomaA New Tribute to Merle Haggard Is Coming to OklahomaCountry fans will soon have a new reason to travel down to Muskogee, Okla.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Merle Haggard's 'The Fightin' Side of Me' Hits No. 1Merle Haggard's 'The Fightin' Side of Me' Hits No. 1On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album ReleasedCountry Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars' Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars' Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Tim McGraw Shares Cover of 'If We Make It Through December' Tim McGraw Shares Cover of 'If We Make It Through December' Tim McGraw is revisiting a classic Merle Haggard tune for the holidays. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance SpeechesCMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Don Henley's 10 Best Country CollaborationsDon Henley's 10 Best Country CollaborationsFrom Trisha Yearwood to Merle Haggard, take a look back at the Eagles' founding member's best country collaborations.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Top 10 Country Beach SongsTop 10 Country Beach SongsThe Boot takes inventory of the best tracks to blare as you're headed to, sitting on or just dreaming of the beach.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson