A&E is airing a concert special called Merle Haggard: Salute to a Country Legend at 11 p.m. ET Monday, April 13. The "Mama Tried" singer and Toby Keith were good friends before Merle died on April 6, ...

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Toby Keith closed out the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards on Sunday with a tribute to the late, great Merle Haggard, who died April 6 on his 79th birthday. >> PHOTOS: Stars shine on the red ...

MOORHEAD - Merle Haggard may be 78, but you don't want to get on the fightin' side of the legendary singer. Just ask him about the current state of country music. He sings the praises of Sturgill ...