Merle Haggard was a man who wore many hats. Most notably a singer/songwriter, but also a husband, father, reformed criminal, and mentor to some of country music’s greatest stars. Being the class act ...

On February 9, 1969, Waylon Jennings‘ band member Walter “Chuck” Conway was killed, and another Rags Allen was badly injured when their camper crashed en route to a show in Illinois. At the time, ...

Willie Nelson is releasing "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle," his 78th solo album, as a tribute to Merle Haggard. The new album features 11 covers of Haggard's songs, including "Workin’ Man Blues" and ...

Two tributes to the late Merle Haggard -- one by his friend and occasional collaborator -- surface this week, leading new offerings from Mavis Staples, Portugal. the Man, Rosalia, Paramore’s Hayley ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm David Bianculli. This week marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, the country music concert founded by Willie Nelson as a fundraiser to benefit farmers. Held in Champaign, ...