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
Cody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard ClassicsCody Johnson’s Christmas Album Will Feature Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Classics'A Cody Johnson Christmas' will drop on Nov. 19 and include two new original songs and several familiar standards. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Every ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverEvery ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverAll 50-plus of 'em. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Laci Kaye Booth Wows Judges With Merle Haggard Classic [Watch]This Texan noted she's grown up a country fan through and through, and she impressed all three judges. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Top 10 Country Songs About WinterTop 10 Country Songs About WinterThe Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Top 10 Country Songs of the 1960sTop 10 Country Songs of the 1960sWhat's your No. 1 pick? Riane KoncRiane Konc
Remember Which Country Star Was Pardoned by a Would-Be President?Remember Which Country Star Was Pardoned by a Would-Be President?The story of how this legend was cleared of a crime he was jailed for is much more interesting than the actual crime.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
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
7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played On7 Songs You Didn’t Know Glen Campbell Played OnDid you know he played on these hits?Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They DieThe Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.The Boot StaffThe Boot StaffAmy McCarthyAmy McCarthyAngela StefanoAngela StefanoAnnie ZaleskiAnnie ZaleskiChuck ArmstrongChuck ArmstrongCourtney CarrCourtney CarrGayle ThompsonGayle ThompsonHannahlee AllersHannahlee AllersLiv SteckerLiv SteckerRiane KoncRiane Konc
Watch Dierks Bentley Cover Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ at TributeWatch Dierks Bentley Cover Haggard’s ‘If We Make It Through December’ at TributeSee video of Dierks Bentley performing "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Watch Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan Cover Merle Haggard on ‘The Late Show’Watch Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan Cover Merle Haggard on ‘The Late Show’Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan performed a cover of Merle Haggard's "Ramblin' Fever" on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert', to promote the upcoming 2017 ACM Awards.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano