53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 153 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Biff Adam, Longtime Drummer for Merle Haggard’s Strangers, Dies at 83Biff Adam, Longtime Drummer for Merle Haggard’s Strangers, Dies at 83"He had a wonderful life," noted his daughter of her father's extraordinary career. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Merle Haggard + Theresa Ann Lane — Country’s Greatest Love StoriesMerle Haggard + Theresa Ann Lane — Country’s Greatest Love Stories"The Hag" was married five times, but his widow, Theresa Ann Lane, was a keeper. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]This Texan noted she's grown up a country fan through and through, and she impressed all three judges. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
10 Country Albums Turning 50 in 201910 Country Albums Turning 50 in 2019These country albums are turning the big 5-0 this year!Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Country Music’s Top 10 Bass LinesCountry Music’s Top 10 Bass LinesThese songs are bass-tastic!Riane KoncRiane Konc
Top 10 Country Songs About WorkTop 10 Country Songs About WorkThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Roots rock group the Band were the first country act to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, in 1968; most recently, Eric Church earned the cover spot in August of 2018.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Top 10 Country Songs of the 1960sTop 10 Country Songs of the 1960sWhat's your No. 1 pick? Riane KoncRiane Konc