Geoffrey Himes hopes his new book, out next week, will be the definitive account of the celebrated musician, who recently performed with Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow at the Merriweather Post Pavilion.

If anyone was still on the fence as to whether Merle Haggard had what it took to become a country music icon, the October 3, 1968, release of his eighth studio album likely put an end to those ...

Merle and his twin brother, Earl, were born in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Ernest and Elsie ‘Whiteley’ Gier on January 12, 1933. Merle graduated from Grand Island High School in 1951. There is no ...

Mickey Guyton has shared 'Sugar Cookie,' a 'merry and bright' offering from the country star’s upcoming holiday album ‘Feels Like Christmas’ ...