Singer Merle Haggard was the father of Dana, Marty, Kelli, Noel, Jenessa and Ben before his death in 2016. Here's everything ...

Merle Haggard was head over heels for Dolly Parton. He said one awkward studio session finally 'freed' him of his crush.

Merle Haggard was in love with Dolly Parton, a feeling she did not return. Still, she said she would've flirted with him if she knew.

On this day, August 1, 1966, Merle Haggard recorded his first-ever No. 1 hit, "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive" in Los Angeles, California.

"Merle wrote his life's story in his songs, and those songs, though specific to him, are also universal to everyone," continues Eliot about the genius that separated Haggard from other singer ...

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced the unveiling of a new Oklahoma Music Trail Marker honoring legendary ...

-- Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard passed away today on his 79th birthday, his son Ben confirmed on Facebook. "A week ago dad told us he was gonna pass on his birthday, and he wasn't wrong.

After Merle Haggard passed away Wednesday at home in Palo Cedro, Calif., country music was pouring its heart out over word of the Golden State native's death from pneumonia at 79.

Ben Haggard was raised in the family business, playing lead guitar in Merle’s longtime band The Strangers since age 15. After the death of his father, he has begun touring behind Haggard’s ...

When Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard last got together in a recording studio, it was with their fellow country music veteran Ray Price for the 2007 album "Last of the Breed." ...