Merle Haggard suffered a tragedy at a young age tat would inform virtually every part of his life, both personally and in his career.

We here at Whiskey Riff often wonder what Jolene had to look like for Dolly Parton to be worried about her stealing her man. Dolly has, across decades, been an icon that women and men adore. She’s ...

Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton were never a couple, much to his chagrin. Haggard fell hard for Parton after they toured together, and it took him a long time and multiple rejections to get over her.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – One and only one original member of Merle Haggard’s legendary backup band, the Strangers, is left today. Norm Hamlet is still with us and still playing – and as well as ...

WILKESBORO – Country music artist Merle Haggard will play the closing concert at MerleFest on April 27, officials said Monday. It will be Haggard’s first time to perform at the festival. Bluegrass ...