American Songwriter

Merle Haggard’s Son Proved the Apple Didn’t Fall Far From the Tree With This Clever Way of Sneaking on Tour

An 11-year-old Noel Haggard proved the apple didn't fall far from the tree of when he embodied the spirit of his father, Merle Haggard.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1935, the Man Who Made Barbara Mandrell a Pedal Steel Expert and Played With Merle Haggard for Nearly Five Decades

Ninety-one years ago today, Merle Haggard's longtime pedal steel player and the man who taught Barbara Mandrell to play was ...

Melissa Etheridge, Wynonna Judd to perform on Williamsburg Live’s opening night

Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd will make their inaugural appearance at Williamsburg Live on June 25, the event’s opening night, the Virginia Arts Festival announced Monday. For the first time, the ...