54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?Remember How Toby Keith Saved One of Merle Haggard’s Last Shows?He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]"The Hag" was "on his deathbed" when he sent Simpson the lyrics to "Hobo Cartoon."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You Sob5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You SobBetter grab the tissues before watching!Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years Old11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years OldDwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Top 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicDrop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker