As a performer and a songwriter, Merle Haggard was the most important country artist to emerge in the 1960s. Haggard became one of the leading figures of the Bakersfield country scene in the '60s. While his music remained hardcore country, he pushed the boundaries of the music quite far. Like his idol Bob Wills, his music was a melting pot that drew from all forms of traditional American music -- country, jazz, blues, and folk -- and in the process, developed a distinctive style of his own.

Upcoming Events

7/5, 1:00p

Willie Nelson's Family Picnic with Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep at the Wheel, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hu at Sam Houston Park

7/5, 8:00p

Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep At The Wheel, David Allan Coe, Ray Price, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Zac Brown Ban at Sam Houston Park

8/6, 8:00p

Merle Haggard at Time Warner Cable Amphitheater