How a 1963 Country Classic Broke the Rules With Its Risqué Story

A 1963 country classic told a story too hot for its time. Its daring lyrics about forbidden love made it one of the genre’s ...
Opinion

In today's divided nation, we could learn a lot about people from Merle Haggard | Opinion

Merle Haggard once said, "in the penitentiary there’s some pretty nice people." We can learn a lot from him about seeing the goodness in others.
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In 1969, ABC Walked the Line With ‘The Johnny Cash Show’

But between between 1969 and 1971, the auditorium hosted another showcase involving a country music legend: the ABC variety show The Johnny Cash Show. Hosted by the Man in Black himself, The Johnny ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, Merle Haggard Solidified His Country Icon Status With a Defining Album Featuring an Unreleased Dolly Parton Tune

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 ...