American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, Merle Haggard Hit No. 1 With One of the Last Songs He’d Ever Perform at the Grand Ole Opry

On this day in 1981, outlaw country legend Merle Haggard was at No. 1 with "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink." ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1943, the Country Singer Who Wrote a Pair of No. 1 Songs for Her Then-Husband, Merle Haggard

Eighty-three years ago today, the country singer and songwriter who wrote hits for Merle Haggard and other legends was born.
Texarkana Gazette

DOUG DAVIS | 'Christmas' song a hit for Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard's Capitol Records single "If We Make It Through December" came on the country charts Oct. 27, 1973, and was in the top slot on December 22nd and stuck there for four weeks. The single ...
Forbes

The 30 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time

You can go in many directions when compiling a list of the all-time best country music songs. Which criteria do you use? Record sales, most streamed, most googled, number of weeks on the country ...