Haggard, Owens Among First Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame InducteesHaggard, Owens Among First Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame InducteesMerle Haggard, Buck Owens and more will join the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame in 2017.Hannahlee AllersHannahlee Allers
Jeannie Seely Recalls the Conversation That Inspired 'Life of a Rodeo Cowboy'Jeannie Seely Recalls the Conversation That Inspired 'Life of a Rodeo Cowboy'Watch an exclusive video of Jeannie Seely remembering the inspiration for her song "Life of a Rodeo Cowboy."Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
2016's 10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments2016's 10 Most Unforgettable Country Music MomentsA look back at the 10 biggest country music moments of 2016.Riane KoncRiane Konc
Music By Presley, Haggard and More Entering Grammy Hall of FameMusic By Presley, Haggard and More Entering Grammy Hall of FameTwenty-five songs will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017, including songs by Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Raitt and the Everly Brothers.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Story Behind the Song: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, 'Unfair Weather Friend'Story Behind the Song: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, 'Unfair Weather Friend'Songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman shares the story behind the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard duet "Unfair Weather Friend."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Stars Sound Off About the 2016 Presidential ElectionCountry Stars Sound Off About the 2016 Presidential ElectionAs November nears, a number of country singers have been making their thoughts on the presidential election known.Hannahlee AllersHannahlee Allers
Watch Isbell, Shires Cover Merle Haggard at Robert'sWatch Isbell, Shires Cover Merle Haggard at Robert'sJason Isbell and Amanda Shires covered Merle Haggard's "Sing Me Back Home" during a surprise set at Robert's Western World during AmericanaFest 2016.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Marijuana Strains Developed By Merle Haggard to Hit the MarketMarijuana Strains Developed By Merle Haggard to Hit the MarketA strain of marijuana that the iconic singer began developing before his death in April 2016 is set to hit the market in the coming months.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Watch Miranda Lambert Cover Merle Haggard at the 2016 ACM HonorsWatch Miranda Lambert Cover Merle Haggard at the 2016 ACM HonorsMiranda Lambert covered Merle Haggard's "Misery and Gin" at the 2016 ACM Honors on Aug. 30.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Academy of Country Music Introduces Award in Honor of Merle HaggardAcademy of Country Music Introduces Award in Honor of Merle HaggardThe Academy of Country Music will introduce the Merle Haggard Spirit Award, a new award in honor of the late country icon, at the 2016 ACM Honors.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton