54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Every ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverEvery ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverAll 50-plus of 'em. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThese country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played On7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played OnDid you know he played on these hits?Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]There are a number of country stars who enjoy a bit of marijuana every so often, or have at least tried it -- including some who may surprise you.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard8 Songs That Reference Merle HaggardYou know you're a legend when you get name-checked -- and Haggard's name comes up in quite a few country songs. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorMerle Haggard's New Oklahoma HonorCountry fans will soon have a new reason to travel down to Muskogee, Okla.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Merle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedMerle Haggard’s Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedHer brother, Ben Haggard, shared the news with his followers on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Remember Which Country Star Was Pardoned by a Would-Be President?Remember Which Country Star Was Pardoned by a Would-Be President?The story of how this legend was cleared of a crime he was jailed for is much more interesting than the actual crime.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They DieThe Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.The Boot StaffThe Boot StaffAmy McCarthyAmy McCarthyAngela StefanoAngela StefanoAnnie ZaleskiAnnie ZaleskiChuck ArmstrongChuck ArmstrongCourtney CarrCourtney CarrGayle ThompsonGayle ThompsonHannahlee AllersHannahlee AllersLiv SteckerLiv SteckerRiane KoncRiane Konc