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Merle Haggard had one of his first big hits with the song “Okie From Muskogee,” with its memorable opening line, “We don’t smoke marijuana in Muskogee.” But in real life Haggard, who died Wednesday on ...

Merle Haggard’s feelings toward Dolly Parton were rather unextraordinary when one considers just how many people are enamored with the bubbly, vivacious, and witty country music star. But what made ...

Oops: Original hed had a typo in the age. Country music great Merle Haggard died today of undisclosed causes at his home near Redding, about 450 miles north of ...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- A San Antonio-area auction house will give fans of Merle Haggard a chance to hit the road in the country great's touring vehicle. Burley Auction Gallery in New Braunfels is ...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (AP) — Want to hit the road like a country music icon? You”ll get a chance next month when Merle Haggard”s tour bus goes up for sale in Texas. Burley Auction Gallery in New ...

NEW BRAUNFELS (CBSDFW.COM) - Diehard fans of late country legend Merle Haggard now have a chance to bid on his tour bus. Complete with a "HAGGARD" license plate, Burley Auction Gallery in New ...

As radio host “Big Al” Weekley explores unusual hauls on his Friday show, he'll interview driver Al Cotter, who can name-drop one of country music’s biggest stars. “Al has worked in entertainment for ...

After a string of serious health issues and hospitalizations, 74-year-old Merle Haggard said in a statement on Wednesday that he's "feeling good and ready to get back on the bus." This comes after the ...

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Want to hit the road like a country music icon? You'll get a chance next month when Merle Haggard's tour bus goes up for sale in Texas. Burley Auction Gallery in New Braunfels will hold an auction on ...