Haggard recorded four songs by Parton, including two he released before her, and one she wrote especially for him, and his ...

Haggard, who died in 2016, spoke to Fresh Air in 1995 about his love of trains. When he became a star, he acquired his own observation car. Now that coach is part of the Virginia Scenic Railway.

And he was about 80 years old. And he threw a spoon and ... I'm David Bianculli, and this is FRESH AIR. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SING ME BACK HOME") MERLE HAGGARD AND THE STRANGERS: (Singing) The ...

And he was about 80 years old. And he threw a spoon and a can ... (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) GROSS: Merle Haggard, is this song autobiographical? HAGGARD: Well, it really is very ...

David Frizzell headlines Song of the Mountains at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia, on Saturday, May 3. Justin Mychals ...

Bakersfield-inspired Nashville songwriter Larry Bastian, 90, has died. Among his many hits included Garth Brooks' “Unanswered ...

Plus, cast member Mo Brings Plenty rounded by the final Wrangler award for the smash series "Yellowstone" at the 64th annual ...

Wait, LeAnn Rimes was how old when she made her major label debut? The Voice Season 27 Playoffs Mega Mentor and country music star has certainly been in the game for a minute, releasing her first ...