Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]‘Hobo Cartoon’ Was a Final Gift From Merle Haggard to Sturgill Simpson [LISTEN]"The Hag" was "on his deathbed" when he sent Simpson the lyrics to "Hobo Cartoon."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You Sob5 Grand Ole Opry Performances That’ll Make You SobBetter grab the tissues before watching!Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksMerle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the WorksActor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Country Music’s Top 10 Live AlbumsCountry Music’s Top 10 Live AlbumsThere's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.Riane KoncRiane Konc
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance SpeechesCMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
These Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese Country Couples Have Been Married the LongestThese country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years Old11 Country Singers Who Kept Having Babies After 40, 50 and Even 60 Years OldDwight Yoakam became a first-time father at an age many dads are looking forward to getting their kids out of the house.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Top 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Honky-Tonk Songs in Country MusicDrop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Sam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicSam Rockwell in Line to Play Merle Haggard in Upcoming BiopicThe Oscar winner would do his own singing. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 153 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 1On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson