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 Beach SongsTop 10 Country Beach SongsThe Boot takes inventory of the best tracks to blare as you're headed to, sitting on or just dreaming of the beach.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Record Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansRecord Store Day Black Friday 2021: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansFrom Jason Isbell to Buck Owens, here are the five records you need to grab during Record Store Black Friday, which is set for Nov. 26.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’Alan Jackson Shares Hilarious Backstage Story About Merle Haggard: ‘He Was Crazy’He pays tribute to his musical idol on his new album. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance SpeechesCMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
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
Marty Haggard to Perform Powerful Tribute to His Father Merle in Plainview, TexasMarty Haggard to Perform Powerful Tribute to His Father Merle in Plainview, TexasA powerful tribute show for country legend Merle Haggard by his son Marty is set for this Saturday night, June 1st at the Fair Theater in Plainview.Jan MillerJan Miller
Remember Which Country Legend Wrote George Jones’ Last No. 1 Hit?Remember Which Country Legend Wrote George Jones’ Last No. 1 Hit? "I Always Get Lucky With You" went on to become his ninth chart topper, but another icon penned it. Annie ReuterAnnie Reuter
Remember When Clint Eastwood Had a No. 1 Hit?Remember When Clint Eastwood Had a No. 1 Hit?The legendary actor and director has a long association with country music.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Country Music’s Top 10 Live AlbumsCountry Music’s Top 10 Live AlbumsThere's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.Riane KoncRiane Konc
Dana Haggard, Oldest Daughter of Merle Haggard, Dead at 61Dana Haggard, Oldest Daughter of Merle Haggard, Dead at 61Rest in peace, Dana ...Angela StefanoAngela Stefano