Early this month Country Music lost a legend, Merle Haggard.
Haggard was an artist that sang about being Middle American, going back home and Mama. Haggard's songs have won him many of awards and countless Grammy’s; one of which was the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award back on 2006.
However, there was more to Merle than just words and awards, he was a simple man who wanted to sing and play guitar. He was a man who wasn’t afraid to sing about topics that would make him controversial conversation. Merle Haggard was a man who stood for more than just music. His life was one that told a story and he did just that when he sang.
With more than 50 years in Country Music, his voice will be missed.
I thought to write about Merle because of his long run with Country Music. When Country Music loses one of their own, they stand together and mourn as one. Artists Willie Nelson, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood and many others took to twitter to give their respects.
Fellow Country artists Vice Gill and Scotty McCreery both paid tribute to the legend. Vince Gill sang an inspirational song about a world without Haggard. McCreery took to the Grand Ole Opry while singing “Mama Tried”.
If you would like to view more of the impact Haggard had on the Country Community please go to my Storify, Okie From Muskogee, where there will be links to both performances and biographical articles.
Rest in Peace Merle Haggard.
Country Music and fans will help sing you back home.
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