JamBase — Today marks the anniversary of the death of Merle Haggard in 2016, the same day the outlaw country legend turned 79-years-old. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Listening to Jay Bolotin's mysterious songs, it's easy to hear why people like Mickey Newbury, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and other Music City luminaries lauded the Kentucky native's work. The post Jay Bolotin: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ken Burns' series, which debuts in September, will include segments on the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe and Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton... more info

Stereogum — At the end of August, a tribute album to the late country writer and singer Roger Miller will be released with contributions from some big names, including Dolly Parton, Ringo Starr, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Kris Kri... more info

JamBase — Willie Nelson & Family harmonica wiz Mickey Raphael sat-in with The Avett Brothers on a Merle Haggard cover on Wednesday in Charlotte. The post Mickey Raphael Guests With The Avett Brothers In Charlotte appeared first on JamBase. more info

Topix — This April, Cincinnati musicians will pay tribute to a pair of American music icons - Merle Haggard and Woody Guthrie - with separate live events celebrating the spirit and legacy of each. a Last year, local musician Joe Macheret, fiddle player in po... more info

Topix — Keith Urban said that his new song 'Coming Home' featuring Julia Michaels started with the idea of using the intro of a Merle Haggard song. Keith Urban nods to Merle Haggard in new song 'Coming Home' featuring Julia Michaels Keith Urb... more info

USA Today Music — Keith Urban said that his new song 'Coming Home' featuring Julia Michaels started with the idea of using the intro of a Merle Haggard song.             more info

ET Online — The new single, featured on Urban's upcoming 'Graffiti U' album, credits the late Merle Haggard as a co-writer. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — It didn’t come as a huge surprise when Tim McGraw broke from his regular set list on a recent evening at the Rabobank Arena here to sing a couple of old classics by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. The two late legends put this dusty oil town on ... more info