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The 5 a.m. Wake Up Call That Led to Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s Biggest Hit Together
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard's biggest hit came from an impromptu recording session at 5 a.m., post-10-day-cayenne juice ...
Songwriter Larry Bastian, 90, favored by Garth Brooks and more, has died
Bakersfield-inspired Nashville songwriter Larry Bastian, 90, has died. Among his many hits included Garth Brooks' “Unanswered ...
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“Nobody Will Ever Replace the Hag”: Merle Haggard’s “Natural High” Performance at Farm Aid 1985 Is the Epitome of Country Music
Merle Haggard wowed the crowd with an incredible performance of "Natural High" at a 1985 fundraiser in Illinois.