Stereogum — Last night, on the one-year anniversary of Merle Haggard's death, a ton of artists gathered together at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for Sing Me Back Home, a tribute concert for the late musician. Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Joh... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The 2017 Folio Prize shortlist has been announced. The Vanishing Man by Laura Cumming The Return by Hisham Matar This Census-Taker by China Miéville The Sport of Kings by CE Morgan The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson Golden Hill by Francis... more info

JamBase — Watch the video for "He Won't Ever Be Gone," outlaw country legend Willie Nelson's tribute to Merle Haggard featured on his upcoming LP ‘God’s Problem Child.’ more info

Stereogum — A year ago today, we lost Merle Haggard, the country music icon. And on his new album God's Problem Child, Willie Nelson -- Haggard's friend, contemporary, and frequent touring buddy -- pays Haggard tribute on a new song called "He Won't Ever Be Gone... more info

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Stereogum — Next month, Will Oldham will release Best Troubador, a Bonnie 'Prince' Billy album made up of Merle Haggard covers. We heard his take on "Mama Tried" last month, and today he's shared a video of him performing the late-period Haggard track "Bad Actor... more info

MSN Music — From Merle Haggard to Taylor Swift, PrettyFamous compiled a list of country music's entertainer of the year through the years. more info

MSN Music — From Merle Haggard to Taylor Swift, PrettyFamous compiled a list of country music's entertainer of the year through the years. more info

Uncut — Bonnie “Prince” Billy discusses Merle Haggard, sailing and Johnny Cash Bonnie “Prince” Billy discusses Merle Haggard, sailing and Johnny Cash The post Will Oldham: “I think about sex a lot, so why not sing about it?” appeared first o... more info

Uncut — The song is from Will Oldham's forthcoming album of Haggard covers photo by Jessica Fey The song is from Will Oldham's forthcoming album of Haggard covers The post Hear Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy cover Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” appeared... more info