Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
The Boot News Roundup: Merle Haggard’s Tour Bus Is for Sale + MoreThe Boot News Roundup: Merle Haggard’s Tour Bus Is for Sale + MoreThe bus, a 2008 MCI J4500 "Super Chief," features a Texas license plate inscribed with "HAGGARD" and a photo plate of "The Hag" playing guitar. Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Cody Johnson, Mo Pitney and William Michael Morgan Team for Awesome Merle Haggard Tribute [Watch]Cody Johnson, Mo Pitney and William Michael Morgan Team for Awesome Merle Haggard Tribute [Watch]Cody Johnson teamed with Mo Pitney and William Michael Morgan for a rendition of "Okie from Muskogee."Mike ThielMike Thiel
The Boot News Roundup: A Merle Haggard Museum Will Open in Nashville + MoreThe Boot News Roundup: A Merle Haggard Museum Will Open in Nashville + MoreA museum dedicated to the legacy of the late, great Merle Haggard is set to open in Nashville. Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Top 10 Country Songs About WorkTop 10 Country Songs About WorkThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about work.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
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
Merle Haggard Honored by U. S. House of RepresentativesMerle Haggard Honored by U. S. House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives voted on Tuesday (July 11) to recognize country legend Merle Haggard.Annie ReuterAnnie Reuter
Watch Dierks Bentley Cover Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ at TributeWatch Dierks Bentley Cover Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ at TributeSee video of Dierks Bentley performing "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Toby Keith, Willie Nelson Tribute Merle Haggard With ‘Ramblin’ Fever’ [WATCH]Toby Keith, Willie Nelson Tribute Merle Haggard With ‘Ramblin’ Fever’ [WATCH]See video of Toby Keith and Willie Nelson performing "Rambin' Fever" in honor of Merle Haggard.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Tribute to the 'Hag'Tribute to the 'Hag'Jake Owen, Chris Janson and more stars have been added to the lineup of the upcoming Merle Haggard tribute concert.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker