From “take me home, country roads” to “born in the USA” and “I ain’t no Senator’s son”, perhaps you get the clearest picture of America from the words that have been written about her in song. Hell, ...

In 1972, a quietly released song would go on to become one of country music's most enduring classics, though its biggest success wouldn't come until years later. "Pancho and Lefty," written and first ...

Cody Johnson's new rendition of Merle Haggard's "Footlights" was timed to come out on the late legend's birthday — which also happens to be the day he died. But that's not even the most powerful part ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Pancho and Lefty’s Cantina will be shutting its doors for good. Their Sylvan Park location closed it’s doors permanently on March 16. The owners of the restaurant said their ...

Contrary to popular belief, Merle Norman never left Midland. Now under the new owners Candice and Dean White, the beloved cosmetics store has received a makeover and features a brand-new boutique ...

One of many gifts from God is the incomparable Willie Nelson. On November 7, he released his 78th solo studio album, but it's not the new music everyone was hoping for. It's something far more ...

Two of the best on stage together. Anybody who follows us knows that Eric Church is one of my all-time favorite artists. The man is a master songwriter, puts on a hell of a live show, and is one of ...

Two tributes to the late Merle Haggard -- one by his friend and occasional collaborator -- surface this week, leading new offerings from Mavis Staples, Portugal. the Man, Rosalia, Paramore’s Hayley ...

On this day (September 16) in 1983, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson were at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with Pancho & Lefty. It was the fourth time the album reached the chart’s ...

Rocker Sammy Hagar picked a Merle Haggard song to ponder life after the death of Charlie Kirk. The Red Rocker took to social media to sing a slightly adjusted version of the chorus of Haggard's "Are ...