MUSIC LEGEND MERLE HAGGARD CELEBRATED IN NEW STAR-STUDDED LIVE CONCERT FILM AND RECORDING AVAILABLE NOW

“SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD”

 

CONCERT FILM AND MUSIC RELEASE IS AVAILABLE NOW

 

The Concert Film Includes Performances By:

BEN HAGGARD, ALABAMA, BILLY F GIBBONS, BOBBY BARE, BUDDY MILLER, CHRIS JANSON, CONNIE SMITH, DIERKS BENTLEY, HANK WILLIAMS JR., JAKE OWEN, JAMEY JOHNSON, JOHN ANDERSON, JOHN MELLENCAMP, KACEY MUSGRAVES, KEITH RICHARDS, KENNY CHESNEY, AARON LEWIS, LORETTA LYNN, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MIRANDA LAMBERT, RODNEY CROWELL, RONNIE DUNN, SHERYL CROW, TANYA TUCKER, THE AVETT BROTHERS, TOBY KEITH, WARREN HAYNES, AND WILLIE NELSON

Blackbird Presents is proud to release Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard. The concert event was a one-night only gathering of artists that joined together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to honor the songs of music legend Merle Haggard. Blackbird Presents / Caroline Records have released the full-length concert film in all audio and video formats, including digital and streaming, as well as CD/DVD combo, available at http://musicofmerle.com.

 

Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard features captivating performances by Alabama, Ben Haggard, Billy F Gibbons, Bobby Bare, Buddy Miller, Chris Janson, Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, John Mellencamp, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Aaron Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Lucinda Williams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miranda Lambert, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie Dunn, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, The Avett Brothers, Toby Keith, Warren Haynes, and Willie Nelson.

 

Performance highlights include, "Mama Tried" (performed by The Avett Brothers), "If We Make It Through December" (Performed by Dierks Bentley), "Misery and Gin” (Performed by Miranda Lambert), “Ramblin’ Fever” (Performed by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson), a very special performance of "Sing Me Back Home" (performed by Keith Richards), and an all-star ensemble performance of "Okie From Muskogee".  

 

Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon served as music directors.

 

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://musicofmerle.com

MUSIC LEGEND MERLE HAGGARD CELEBRATED IN NEW STAR-STUDDED LIVE CONCERT FILM AND RECORDING

“SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD”

CONCERT FILM AND MUSIC RELEASE IS AVAILABLE

FOR IMMEDIATE PRE-ORDER AND WILL BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Concert Film Includes Performances By: BEN HAGGARD, ALABAMA, BILLY F GIBBONS, BOBBY BARE, BUDDY MILLER, CHRIS JANSON, CONNIE SMITH, DIERKS BENTLEY, HANK WILLIAMS JR., JAKE OWEN, JAMEY JOHNSON, JOHN ANDERSON, JOHN MELLENCAMP, KACEY MUSGRAVES, KEITH RICHARDS, KENNY CHESNEY, AARON LEWIS, LORETTA LYNN, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MIRANDA LAMBERT, RODNEY CROWELL, RONNIE DUNN, SHERYL CROW, TANYA TUCKER, THE AVETT BROTHERS, TOBY KEITH, WARREN HAYNES, AND WILLIE NELSON

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce the worldwide CD/DVD release of Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard. The concert event was a one-night only gathering of artists that joined together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to honor the songs of music legend Merle Haggard. Blackbird Presents / Caroline Records will release the full-length concert film as a CD/DVD combo, which is available for immediate preorder at http://musicofmerle.com.

 

Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard features captivating performances by Alabama, Ben Haggard, Billy F Gibbons, Bobby Bare, Buddy Miller, Chris Janson, Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, John Mellencamp, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Aaron Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Lucinda Williams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miranda Lambert, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie Dunn, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, The Avett Brothers, Toby Keith, Warren Haynes, and Willie Nelson.

 

Performance highlights include, "Mama Tried" (performed by The Avett Brothers), "If We Make It Through December" (Performed by Dierks Bentley), "Misery and Gin” (Performed by Miranda Lambert), “Ramblin’ Fever” (Performed by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson), a very special performance of "Sing Me Back Home" (performed by Keith Richards), and an all-star ensemble performance of "Okie From Muskogee".  

 

Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon served as music directors.

 

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://musicofmerle.com

TOBY KEITH, ALABAMA & BILLY GIBBONS OF ZZ TOP ADDED TO ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION HONORING MERLE HAGGARD

SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD

AN ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION 

TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA ON APRIL 6, 2017 

LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT TICKETMASTER

Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top have been added to the all-star lineup at Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, previously reported by The Tennessean. The event is an all-star concert event taping at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. CT in honor of what would have been Merle’s 80th birthday and the one-year anniversary of his passing. This one-night-only concert event taping will bring together fans, friends, and music icons to honor the life and songs of music legend Merle Haggard.

The new additions to the lineup join previously announced performing artists Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Jr., The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Ronnie Dunn, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard, John Anderson, Connie Smith and Bobby Bare. Additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks.

In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 No. 1 country hits and every major award imaginable. Songs like “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike, and as we approach what would have been a major milestone, the time has come to celebrate his truly remarkable career. He was an iconoclast who refused to bend to country music convention and helped create the indelible Bakersfield sound. He gave voice to outlaws and outsiders and in a way that few, if any, have ever equaled.

A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert event are currently available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena box office.

Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon will serve as music directors, and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation.

"I am so very thankful for this tribute to my husband, Merle Haggard. Please come join me and my family at this fantastic show that Merle would be so proud of," said Theresa Haggard.

“I am honored to produce a show that celebrates the life and music of Merle Haggard,” says Wortman. “His music and lyrics continue to shape the lives of musicians and millions of fans. I can't think of any better way to celebrate his 80th birthday than to honor his legacy with this extraordinary event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.”

FOR COMPLETE SHOW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL CONCERT WEBSITE, VISIT:
http://musicofmerle.com

#musicofmerle

MARK CHESNUTT PREMIERES EMOTIONAL MERLE HAGGARD TRIBUTE VIDEO ON ROLLING STONE COUNTRY

Click Here to See the Video and Hear Mark Chesnutt's Cover of "There Won’t Be Another Now"

Country traditionalist Mark Chesnutt cites several of country’s most loved legends as influences on his successful career, and Merle Haggard is at the top of that list. To pay tribute to Haggard’s life and music, Chesnutt has released an emotionally charged tribute video, available exclusively on Rolling Stone Country.

The video features Chesnutt’s rendition of Haggard’s “There Won’t Be Another Now,” from the 1978 album I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall. Featured as a bonus track on Chesnutt’s brand new project, Tradition Lives, “There Won’t Be Another Now” also doubles as a nod to songwriter Red Lane, who passed away in 2015.

Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and released by ROW Entertainment, Tradition Lives is Chesnutt’s first album of all-new material since 2008. The aptly-titled project further establishes Chesnutt as a torch-carrier for traditional country music, as he strives to stay true to country’s roots in a time of great change the genre.

Fans who are interested in hearing the platinum-selling country sensation perform his biggest hits and new material can catch Chesnutt live on the Tradition Lives Tour, which has recently been extended into 2017. Tradition Lives is available on iTunes, Amazon and at MarkChesnutt.com.

TRADITION LIVES TOUR Dates:

Oct. 22 DeJoria Center – Kamas, Utah
Oct. 29 Petal City Park – Petal, Miss.
Nov. 05 Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center – Cedar Falls, Iowa
Nov. 10 On Air Studio – Cleveland, Ohio
Nov. 12 Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts – Fairfield, Iowa
Nov. 19 Chuters – Pasadena, Texas
Nov. 25 Grizzly Rose – Denver, Colo.
Dec. 02 The Mule Barn – Justin, Texas
Dec. 08 Conways – New Braunfels, Texas
Dec. 09 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas
Dec. 10 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas
Jan. 13 Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, Ariz.
Jan. 19 Thirsty Horse Saloon – San Antonio, Texas
March 03 5D Grill & Lounge – Monahans, Texas
March 04 5D Steakhouse & Lounge – Yorktown, Texas
May 06 Merced Theatre – Merced, Calif.
May 28 Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, Fla.

AXS TV PAYS TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

NETWORK AIRS DAN RATHER’S ‘THE BIG INTERVIEW’ WITH HAGGARD

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 AT 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT AND BROADCASTS ‘MERLE HAGGARD-LIVE AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS’ CONCERT AT 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT

AXS TV is paying tribute Friday to one of country music’s most beloved artists, Merle Haggard, with a special airing of Dan Rather’s “The Big Interview” with Merle Haggard on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT. There are few music artists who are genuinely considered legends. With nearly 40 No.1 hits, Haggard is certainly one of them. Haggard passed away today, on his birthday, at the age of 79.

For more than 50 years Haggard has been singing a style of country western music that he helped pioneer. Haggard rarely grants interviews but before a performance at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in North Carolina, Haggard sat down for an extended conversation with Dan Rather, speaking candidly about everything from his time in prison to his politics, touring with Bob Dylan, and his biggest fear in life. The episode originally aired on September 30, 2013. (“The Big Interview” episode will have additional airings on Sat., April 9 at 9 a.m. ET and Sunday, April 10 at 8 a.m. ET.)

In this clip from the show, Haggard talks about aging, death, loneliness and what kept him alive. http://bit.ly/MerleHaggardInterview

Also, AXS TV will be airing the 2004 concert “Merle Haggard-Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” as part of the Network’s tribute to the Country Music Hall of Famer on Friday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m./9:30 a.m. PT. Heralded as one of his best concerts, “Merle Haggard-Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” features such songs as “Ol’ Country Singer,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Natural High,” among others. The concert airs again on Sat., April 9 at 10 a.m. ET.

THE LORD MET MERLE HAGGARD TODAY ....

Merle Haggard

April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016

Today, the Lord met Merle Haggard. Oh He's talked to him many times I'm sure, but with the passing of the legend this morning, the angels of country music heaven are singing and welcoming Merle with open arms.

Merle was so more than just a voice of song, he was a voice for the working man, a voice of simplicity and voice of the hearts of many. He sang about what he knew, the struggles of life, both struggles inside of himself and struggles in the outside world. He sang of what's honest. He put his life to words and told his story many times over, the way only he could tell it. He wasn't just a teller of stories, he was an example of stories of life. Merle Haggard embodied what country music is about and never strayed from that. he respected the genre, it's fans, it's past and it's present. He was such a huge presence, not only in the industry but in the every day life of the genre itself. People wanted to see him and listen to him, artists wanted to be him. The problem with that is that there was only one Merle and no matter how hard anyone tried, there would always only be one Merle. We all wanted to meet "The Hag", just once, to shake his hand and tell him how much he brought to country music and how he affected our lives as country music fans and many of us did get to meet him and do just that. Many of us won't get that chance because today, one of country's biggest and brightest lights went dark.

Today, the Lord met Merle Haggard and I can promise you He didn't have to ask "Why should I let you in?". He just opened the gates and Merle took his place next to Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Waylon and so many that went before. Man I bet there is an awesome jam session going on in heaven today.

I am not sure that thank you is enough, but it's all I can manage to utter right now and trust me when I say that those two words, no matter how small, have a huge appreciation behind them.

Rest in peace to country's favorite Okie From Muskogee and Happy Birthday.

Love,
Jenn and a country music nation in mourning

Follow Jenn on Twitter at @Lovinlyrics

BROKEN BOW TO RELEASE MERLE HAGGARD TRIBUTE ALBUM FEATURING GARTH BROOKS, LUKE BRYAN, DIERKS BENTLEY, BEN HAGGARD, JAMES WESLEY AND MORE ...

This is a MUST OWN when it's released ... this cd is loaded with tributes to one of country's most prolific and loved artists, Merle Haggard by some of the best voices in country today. What a fantastic way to honor a man that is an essential piece of country music history and helping get the genre recognized and appreciated.

Broken Bow Records will release Working Man’s Poet: A Tribute To Merle Haggard, which features new covers of some of Haggard’s biggest hits. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Kristy Lee Cook, Ben Haggard, Randy Houser, Toby Keith, Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols, Jake Owen, Parmalee, Thompson Square and James Wesley are included on the tribute album. The project will release in select stores and digitally on Tuesday, April 1.

WORKING MAN’S POET: A TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD

Misery And Gin (performed by Randy Houser)
Footlights (performed by Joe Nichols)
Going Where The Lonely Go (performed by Jason Aldean)
Today I Started Loving You Again (performed by Kristy Lee Cook)
Carolyn (performed by Toby Keith)
Pancho And Lefty (performed by Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley)
Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down (performed by Garth Brooks) *
You Take Me For Granted (performed by Thompson Square)
Mama Tried (performed by Ben Haggard)
That’s The Way Love Goes (performed by Dustin Lynch)
Make Up and Faded Blue Jeans (performed by Jake Owen)
I’m A Lonesome Fugitive (performed by James Wesley)
Workin’ Man Blues (performed by Parmalee)
Are The Good Times Really Over (performed by Jason Aldean)
Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room (performed by Thompson Square)
I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (performed by Dustin Lynch)
The Fightin’ Side Of Me (performed by James Wesley)
My Favorite Memory (performed by Joe Nichols)
Ramblin’ Fever (performed by Randy Houser)
Sing Me Back Home (performed by Ben Haggard)

*Appears only on Walmart exclusive

VIDEO: HANK WILLIAMS JR. & MERLE HAGGARD TEAM UP ON CLASSIC TUNE

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 26, 2013) – Five-time Entertainer of the Year Hank Williams Jr. and Country Music Hall of Fame member Merle Haggard spent some time in the studio recording the 1980 hit song “I Think I'll Just Sit Here and Drink,” for Hank Williams Jr.’s latest studio album Old School New Rules.



“Merle is one-of-a-kind,” says Hank Williams Jr. “His music resonates with fans just like mine does. Making this song was simple, it maybe took two takes. Then we spent the rest of the time laughing and telling old road stories. Merle and I are for the everyday working man and that’s something we have in common.”

On December 31, 2013, Williams will perform at the fifth annual “Bash on Broadway” in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to the show he will receive the 2013 Operation Troop Aid “Patriot Award” for his support of those serving in the military, their families, and his continued Patriotic stance.

EVENT (ABILENE, TX): FRI, MARCH 22 - OUTLAWS AND LEGENDS MUSIC FEST FEATURING MERLE HAGGARD, RANDY ROGERS BAND, GEORGE DUCAS AND MORE

3RD ANNUAL OUTLAWS AND LEGENDS MUSIC FEST

FEATURING MERLE HAGGARD, RANDY ROGERS BAND, GEORGE DUCAS, LEE ROY PARNELL AND MANY MORE PERFORMERS

March 22-23, 2013 - PURCHASE TICKETS

Time: 4:00 PM

Back Porch of Texas

3350 N. Clack St

Abilene, Texas , 79601

Area-Wide Phonebooks and Local Edge presents the 3rd Annual Outlaws and Legends Music Fest from the Big Country Chevy Stage, in part by ACVB and Bill Reed on March 22 & 23, 2013.

Come celebrate Texas Independence Day in a BIG way at the 3rd Annual Outlaws and Legends Music Fest- benefiting Ben Richey Boys Ranch, held at the NEW Back Porch of Texas on March 22-23, 2013. This year will be bigger and better than the 1st two years, which gained a combined 11,000+ Texas music fans, averages 16 artists on stage per day, and has sold out more than 200 RVs and 51 Tailgate Party Passes each year! The party starts on Friday, March 22nd with Outlaws & Legends Unplugged, where Mark Powell hosts 4 acoustic sessions with 15 singer/songwriter friends performing acoustic rounds off the main stage from 6:00p.m.-12:00 (midnight).

Backporch Productions is thrilled to announce THE Legend and most decorated country music artist of our time, Merle Haggard, headlining this year!

Co-headlining will be the most popular band in Texas Country Music- The Randy Rogers Band. Outlaws & Legends will also feature the return of (Texas Music Legend) Gary P. Nunn, (Nashville Hit-maker) Lee Roy Parnell, Mark Powell & Lariat, Jamie Richards, Cody Johnson, George Ducas, Two Tons of Steel, Thom Shepherd, James Lann, Jerrod Medulla, Bracken Hale, Callahan Divide, Britt Hoffman, and many more. On Saturday, March 23rd, the music begins at 9:30 A.M. with the TBA Winner of the Outlaws & Legends Singer/Songwriter Showcase and runs non-stop with these big Texas Outlaws & Legends. The night is capped off with a rare Encore of many of the artist sharing the stage and their biggest hits from midnight until 1:00a.m.!

RULES:

Gates open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22nd. Attendees must be out of the Back Porch of Texas by 12:00 (noon)Sunday, March 24th. RV Spots and Tailgate Party Passes are limited and will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. are limited! ALL TICKETS GOOD FOR BOTH NIGHTS! This is a Bring-Your-Own-Cooler event: $20 per any-sized cooler/anything liquid in a container- strictly enforced. Must pay cooler fee at the gate. No glass, weapons, firearms, drugs- strictly enforced. All sales are final- No refunds for any manner. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! Backporch Productions is not liable for anything while on the grounds of The Back Porch of Texas. A portion of ticket sales benefit Abilene non-profit Ben Richey Boys Ranch. More than $46,000 has been raised for Abilene non-profits over the past two years. Funds raised this year will go towards assists underprivileged boys of the Big Country!

TICKETING OPTIONS: 

*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $35 (Limited time ONLY. Good for purchase before on-sale date Dec. 1, 2012)
- Good for ALL WEEKEND.
- ($65 if purchased at the gate)

General Admission Ticket: $45
- Good for ALL WEEKEND
- ($65 if purchased at the gate)

VIP/All Access Ticket: (Limit of 100) $350
- Good for all weekend
- VIP/All-Access Pavilion Access: including drinks and finger foods both nights!
- Access with Artists

TAILGATE PARTY PASS: (Limit of 40) $525 - BULK TICKET, CAMPING/TAILGATING DEAL
This ultimate experience includes:
- 15 General Admission Tickets
- 1 (one), 15ft X 20ft camp/tailgate spot INSIDE the event. THIS YEAR TAILGATING IS LIMITED TO BRING-YOUR-OWN TENT, CHAIRS. NO AUTOMOBILES INSIDE THE EVENT AND NO PARKING!
- $150 Total Savings/$10 Savings per ticket AND includes your tailgate spot at no additional charge.
These will be sold on a 1st come, 1st serve basis! At the time of purchase, Outhouse Tickets will coordinate which available tailgate spots #1-40 you may select. You are allowed anything without an engine and wheels that fits within the 15ft X 20ft spot; ex: tents, chairs, blankets, grills producing no open flames, and the like. These sold out 1 month prior to show last year, so book early! Email brandon@outhousetickets.com once you have made the purchase to choose your spot.

MUSIC ROW TAILGATE PASS: (Limit of 5) $900 - BIGGER TICKET, CAMPING/TAILGATE DEAL
This premium experience includes:
- 30 General Admission Tickets
- 1 (one), 20ft X 30ft camp/tailgate spot in the middle of the event. THIS YEAR TAILGATING IS LIMITED TO BRING-YOUR-OWN TENT, CHAIRS. NO PARKING!
- $450 Total Savings/$15 Savings per ticket AND includes your tailgate spot at no additional charge.
These will be sold on a 1st come, 1st serve basis! At the time of purchase, Outhouse Tickets will coordinate which available tailgate spots #1-5 you may select. You are allowed anything that fits within the 20ft X 30ft spot; ex: pickup trucks, tents, campers. These are limited to 5, must book early!

RV PARKING: (Limit 200) $60
RV Parking includes:
- 1 (one), 15ft X 40ft spot.
- No hook-ups, electrical.
- Does NOT include General Admission Tickets.
- These will be assigned in order of arrival to the event! First RV's to arrive park closest to the entry

For more information, go to: www.outlawsandlegends.com. For questions not addressed on here or the website, to reserve a vendor spot, or for sponsorship opportunities call 325.660.8458. We will only take 20 vendors this year, so call asap!

SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

*EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS* - MERLE HAGGARD - GREENSBORO, NC - 4/14/12

Huge thank you to our friend, Gary Gleason, for sharing his exclusive personal photos of the great Merle Haggard when he performed in Greensboro, NC this past Saturday night, April 14. Thank you Gary for allowing us to share these photos for other Merle fans to see.

VIDEO: "The Way I Am" - Cover of Merle Haggard Classic by Paul Bogart

Check out one of our personal favorite undiscovered true country artists, Paul Bogart, covering Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am". Paul is 100% country and we love that he keeps it real. If you were to look up the phrase “three chords and the truth” in the dictionary, you might see pictures of country legends like Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash . . . but more recently, you might also see Paul Bogart.

EVENT (NASHVILLE, TN): APRIL 11, 2012 - MERLE HAGGARD AT THE RYMAN - SOLD OUT

If you wanna see true country at it's finest, then do not miss the opportunity to see the legendary Merle Haggard perform on the historic Ryman stage on April 11. This event is showing as sold out as of now, but keep your ears open, they could always release extra seats. This show will make you appreciate what true country is and those who fought to make it the religion it is. Thank you Merle.

Click Here for Details

"The Bakersfield Sound" Exhibit Opens at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Next Month

 

Source: www.countryaircheck.com

"The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard And California Country" exhibit is opening to the public at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville starting March 23 and will continue it's run through Dec. 31, 2013. Dwight Yoakam is the voice of this wonderful exhibit that covers over 5,000 square feet and includes a collection of more than 100 artifacts.