American Songwriter

On This Day in 1966, Merle Haggard Released the Album With Multiple Titles That Became His First No. 1

Sixty years ago today, Merle Haggard released what would be his first No. 1 album, powered by a pair of hits that have stood ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1966, Merle Haggard Recorded His First No. 1 Hit—a Song Written by the Parents of a Fellow Country Star

Years after he was released from San Quentin State Prison after serving time for a burglary conviction, Merle Haggard went on to fervently pursue a music career. Prior to 1966, Haggard was making ...