54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’54 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
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksMerle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksActor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Top 10 Country Songs About WorkTop 10 Country Songs About WorkThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years Old11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years OldDwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicSam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Every ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverEvery ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverAll 50-plus of 'em. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton