It's not that Merle Haggard isn't a joy when you speak with him. The wit, intelligence and frankness with which he has crafted some of his most loved songs are all in the forefront as he speaks, but ...

Back in January, Vanguard Records signed "the poet of the common man," country-music legend Merle Haggard, to its roster. His new album for the label, I Am What I Am, is his first recording since 2007 ...

while delivering a relaxed and introspective collection exploring life and love as only he could. Haggard’s career has lasted, ups and downs (but mostly ups, with his string of late seemingly unbroken ...

Merle Haggard – “I Am What I Am” (Vanguard/Hag Records) 2010 It was approximately a decade ago that living legend Merle Haggard came out of the musical shadows and staged a comeback with his album “If ...

Merle Haggard has canceled 10 shows due to illness, but it's likely a chest infection and not anything more serious, say his reps. When The Boot spoke to Merle just last week, he confirmed he had ...