While country singer Merle Haggard was making a name as a maverick of the “Bakersfield sound,” he was also welcoming his kids: Dana, Marty, Kelli, Noel, Jenessa and Ben. The O ...

On this day back in 1969, Merle Haggard made it to No. 1 with a song that cemented him as an icon among blue collar workers.

Merle Haggard's unrequited love for Dolly Parton became an obsession. He admitted he started to lose his mind over her.

Haggard fell for Parton while they were on a joint tour, and his crush quickly spiraled into full-blown obsession. He admitted that he “didn’t always use good sense” when it came to her. An example of ...

Merle Haggard once said that without this woman, he never would have written some of his career's biggest hits.

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

In an appearance on Nashville Now podcast, Lukas Nelson says how he spends time with father Willie Nelson, playing music, ...

-- 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.

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2014. Country legend Merle Haggard has had 39 No. 1 hits and more than 100 songs in the top 10. If you wanted to hear every memorable Haggard ...

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 ...

Get to know Merle Haggard’s kids: Dana, Marty, Kelli, Noel, Jenessa and Ben While country singer Merle Haggard was making a name as a maverick of the “Bakersfield sound,” he was also ...