Merle haggard News
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Singer-songwriter Amy Jack chatted with Digital Journal about her new album, "Introducing Amy Jack," which was produced by country legend Merle Haggard.
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Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill paid homage to one of his biggest musical heroes, Merle Haggard, with his new song "A World Without Haggard."
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Country singer Richard Lynch is back with one of his most compelling songs to date, "Country Music Isn't Country Anymore."
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On May 26, country star James Wesley paid tribute to the late country king Merle Haggard at The Moses Lake Spring Festival.
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Nashville -
A new restaurant and a museum in honor of country legend Merle Haggard will find their permanent homes in downtown Nashville.
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Veteran country singer-songwriters David Frizell and Jeannie Seely have collaborated together on a country classic, and the duet is magical.
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One third of dynamic country trio, the Pistol Annies, Angaleena Presley is getting ready to launch her second solo release, 'Wrangled'. It was listened to by Digital Journal.
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A new film telling the story of the 'Bristol Sessions', groundbreaking recording sessions that took place 90 years ago in 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee. The London premiere featured a Q&A with Marty Stuart.
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Country singer James Wesley chatted with Digital Journal about his plans for 2017, as well as his cover of Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am."
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Country singer James Wesley treated his fans to an acoustic rendition of Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am," and the result was magical.
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This writer was once again fortunate enough to speak to many of country music's top names over the past 12 months, as well as a few 'new kids on the block'. Here is a selection of some of the most memorable.
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Nashville -
The Grammy, CMA and ACM nominee was given his first publishing contract by Mel Tillis and is currently a staff songwriter for CURB Music Publishing in Nashville. He filled Digital Journal in on his current flurry of activity.
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Released earlier this month, some critics are already hailing the country star's first album in six years as one of his best. He talked to Digital Journal about the project and shared his thoughts on the music he loves.
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That album is 'California Sunrise,' given a glowing review by Digital Journal upon its release back in June. We spoke to the 31-year-old Californian about the record and about what he's up to for the rest of 2016.
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It's been a while since the Texan country star released an album (it was 2010's 'Outlaw', in case you're wondering), but now's he back with a new effort celebrating his honky tonk roots.
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Country singer Ruthie Collins chatted with Digital Journal about her Stagecoach experience, as well as her plans for 2016. She also offered a quote on Merle Haggard.
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Country superstar Martina McBride chatted with Digital Journal about her new studio album "Reckless." She also paid her respects to the late country greats Merle Haggard and Lynn Anderson.
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London -
The Los Angeles-based troubadour was responsible for one of 2015's best country albums, 'Angeleno.' He rolled into The Borderline in London on April 11, the ninth date of a short European tour that began on April 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Back in April of 2012, this Digital Journalist had the good fortune to interview a country music legend, Mr. Merle Haggard, via phone.
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Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard has passed away today, April 6, on his actual birthday. The veteran star was 79 years old.
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From a list of 21 number one singles, one in particular stands out arguably more than any other: "Do You Wanna Go to Heaven." Now, 36 years after it first wowed audiences, T.G. Sheppard has put out a bluegrass version of the song and made a new video.
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One of country's finest crooners, given his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, is to release his first solo album since 2011's 'Guitar Slinger' next month. He spoke to Digital Journal.
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This year, one of the finest vocalists of the last 40 years - in any genre - put out his first studio album in nearly a decade and, as one would hope, it's a worthy addition to his impressive back catalogue. He filled Digital Journal in on the details.
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"King" George has released his first new studio album since 2013's "Love Is Everything," proving that despite giving up touring, his recorded output remains as prolific as ever.
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Westbury -
On June 26, Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard will be performing at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Long Island.
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The gifted young contender, whose chosen style harks back to the country of old, talks to Digital Journal about the pressures that come with carrying the hopes of millions.
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The Australian neotraditionalist, a long-time resident of Nashville, is one artist striving to 'keep it country.' Digital spoke to him about, among other things, his appearance at the upcoming Tamworth Festival.
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The stetson-wearing Texan, a multi-talented individual, has made one of 2014's best country albums. Digital Journal chatted to him about it.
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Digital Journal discusses a number of topics with the inventive singer-songwriter from Alabama, including his new album, having his songs cut by Lee Ann Womack and his ongoing friendship with Miranda Lambert.
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Merle Haggard is one of the best-loved male vocalists in country music history, and the BBR Music Group released a tribute album entitled "Working Man's Poet: A Tribute To Merle Haggard."
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