53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThese country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw Records Holiday Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ [Watch]Tim McGraw is revisiting a classic Merle Haggard tune for the holidays. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
Cody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard ClassicsCody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Classics'A Cody Johnson Christmas' will drop on Nov. 19 and include two new original songs and several familiar standards. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’He pays tribute to his musical idol on his new album. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski