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George Jones Photo Album – Stars Share Their Favorite Pictures With the Possum

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:50 +0000

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

Merle Haggard and Randy Rogers Band to Co-Headline 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' March 22 and 23 [UPDATED]

Dave Wheaton — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:10:07 +0000

Many have wondered if it would even be possible to match the star power of the 2nd Annual 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' this past March. With the announcement of country legend Merle Haggard and the Randy Rogers Band to an already stacked lineup for the 2013 show, it's safe to say that the self-proclaimed "biggest 1-day, 1-stage event in Texas" just got bigger. This year's event will benefit the Ben Richey Boy's Ranch.

Merle Haggard Forgives Blake Shelton for 'Old Farts' Comment

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:00:35 +0000

It look like Blake Shelton is making up with country's older generation of performers, one by one. Earlier this week, Merle Haggard became the latest classic country star to forgive the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year for some comments he made about "old farts" in country music not being open-minded to change.

Merle Haggard Preparing in Case December 21 Is End of the World

Megan Pacella — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:44 +0000

While most of us are preparing for the holidays, a select few are concerned that on Friday, December 21, Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end. Even Merle Haggard is trying to figure out what to do with his stock portfolio in light of the potential apocalypse.

Merle Haggard Returns to Hospital

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:20 +0000

Merle Haggard attempted to go home to Northern California last week, following treatment for double pneumonia. However, he returned to the hospital partway through the bus ride, realizing something still wasn’t right. The Associated Press reports that the 74-year-old singer was found to have three stomach ulcers, eight polyps in his colon and diverticulitis of [...]

Legendary Guitarist James Burton Inducted Again Into Hall Of Fame [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:05:13 +0000

Country Music Hall of Fame’s series Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Musicians will be on hand to induct legendary guitarist James Burton on Saturday, July 23. For those not able to make it to the Ford Center for the induction ceremonies catch it live on line at: www.countrymusichalloffame.org.