Merle Haggard

Host Marty Robbins promotional photo for the 1976 / 11th Academy of Country Music Awards, at the Palladium.

The ACM Awards Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary Tonight — Here’s How They Began

Learn all about the history of the country music awards show (and how it’s different from the CMAs).
Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

Country Music Icons Merle Haggard & George Jones Helped Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood Get Engaged

He detailed the sweet story in his new book.
HEE HAW, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, 1969-1993

When Country Music Variety Shows Were a Mainstay of TV

Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Dean and Glen Campbell were some of the hottest country stars to host a variety show.
Headshot of American country singer Johnny Cash (1932 - 2003) singing on stage in a still from the film, 'Johnny Cash - The Man, His World, His Music,' directed by Robert Elfstrom, 1969

55 Years Ago, Johnny Cash Recorded His Infamous Live Show at San Quentin State Prison

Recorded in February the album was released June 16, 1969 and it sparked several tours and live albums.