Always On My Mind' was taken to Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard while working on a record, but Haggard didn't care for the ...

We here at Whiskey Riff often wonder what Jolene had to look like for Dolly Parton to be worried about her stealing her man. Dolly has, across decades, been an icon that women and men adore. She’s ...

The “Using Again” singer joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about his faith, staying grounded while country keeps changing, doing his best to no longer be an antagonist, why staying true ...

Also, state Rep. James Talarico manages to appear even more righteous after Axios reports he follows OnlyFans models and ...

Nelson recorded Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, produced with Mickey Raphael, at his Pedernales Studios in Austin. It features Raphael on the harmonica; “Sister Bobbie” Nelson on the piano; Kevin ...

Merle Haggard was an escape artist. The future country music legend broke out of juvenile hall and prison 17 times by his own count as a teenager and young man. But his greatest escape was getting out ...

Nearly 30 artists -- Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Jake Owen, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Tanya Tucker, Alabama and many more -- took the stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night ...

After spending time on the road together, Merle Haggard fell head over heels in love with Dolly Parton. She was married at the time and repeatedly told him she didn’t return his feelings. Still, he ...

The world is still mourning the death of Merle Haggard, and Tuesday evening's All For the Hall benefit concert paid tribute to the country legend, with many artists covering Haggard's songs. Vince ...

Nelson and Haggard were longtime friends and collaborators, and Nelson is not only performing at the event, he's also co-hosting it with Haggard's family. "I am so very thankful for this tribute to my ...

Sturgill Simpson took to Facebook Monday night to blast the Academy of Country Music for it's new Merle Haggard Spirit Award. The country music traditionalist accused the ACM of "hitch[ing] their ...