On this day 58 years ago, one of the best country songs ever was officially released, becoming an immediate hit. July 22 ...

Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" was ranked No. 9 on Rolling Stone's most recent listing of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time. Written in 1968, the song remains a timeless classic that ...

Before “Okie From Muskogee” became his signature song and before “If We Make It Through December” became his biggest crossover hit, Merle Haggard’s best-known song was the one where he came clean ...

In May 2004, Willie Nelson assembled many of his famous friends at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. The night included appearances from the likes of Toby Keith, Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Joe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" was ranked No. 9 on Rolling Stone's most recent listing of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time ...