Merle Haggard

An all-star lineup has been assembled for an upcoming Merle Haggard tribute concert, 'Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard'.

In 2016, country music saw deaths, resurrections, a shocking performance and a superstar collaboration that fans are sure to be talking about for years to come. It was truly an unforgettable year, and these are the Top 8 moments.

Country music was not spared from the grief that came early and often in 2016. Legendary artists seemed to pass at unheard of rates — men and women we'd relied on for hit songs and unforgettable live performances for decades died, often unexpectedly this year. In this video Taste of Country remembers them one final time.

A strain of marijuana that the iconic singer began developing before his death in April 2016 is set to hit the market in the coming months.

Miranda Lambert will receive a major honor on Tuesday (Aug. 30) during the 10th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville, Tenn. The singer will be recognized with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the ceremony held at the Ryman Auditorium.

The ACM Honors is starting a new award this year, the 'Merle Haggard Spirit Award' and it'll go to an artist who represents Merle's quote, 'singular vision in carving an indelible path in country music.'

Toby Keith gave a poignant tribute to the late country icon Merle Haggard during his performance at the Grand Ole Opry in May, blending together several of the legend’s hits for one memorable performance.

Ben Haggard has shared a video of himself performing his late father Merle Haggard's hit "Silver Wings."

Merle Haggard's last song, "Kern River Blues," has been released.

The inaugural G Fest, which will be held in Muskogee, Okla. this June, is going to great lengths to honor the late Okie from Muskogee, Merle Haggard.

In the days following Merle Haggard's death, Scotty McCreery performed the legend's "Mama Tried" live at the Grand Ole Opry.

Merle Haggard worked the stage right up until the end of his life, performing his final shows just two months before he passed away. In a new interview, Toby Keith recalls how he was able to step up for his friend and musical hero at one of his final public performances.