Merle Haggard News

American Masters documentary on Merle Haggard takes Prism Award (VIDEO)

May 3, 2011, 1:10 GMT

The American Masters documentary Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself, which aired on PBS, produced by Spothouse GMBH and directed by Gandulf Hennig, won the prestigious Prism Award for films and TV programs dealing with life’s adversities. ... more

Review: Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself on PBS July 21

Jul 17, 2010, 23:45 GMT

American Masters pays tribute to a country legend on 'Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself' premiering July 21, 2010 on PBS. ... more

PBS reveals summer 2010 arts highlights for network

May 6, 2010, 21:52 GMT

PBS brings the arts to your living room this summer. ... more

Merle Haggard's US tour dates announced, I Am What I Am

Apr 30, 2010, 0:22 GMT

The Hagg is coming to town. ... more

Merle Haggard returns on April 20 with new CD, I Am What I Am

Feb 25, 2010, 19:58 GMT

Merle Haggard was and is the defining voice of the famous Bakersfield sound, and next to the late Johnny Cash, he is one of the USA's most treasured musician/singers to grace a stage. ... more

Merle Haggard lends voice to 'Capitalism: A Love Story'

Oct 2, 2009, 3:24 GMT

As author and singer of “Workin’ Man Blues” – and oft-dubbed “The Poet of the Common Man,” American legend Merle Haggard graces Michael Moore’s new documentary Capitalism: A Love Story. ... more

Merle Haggard on the mend, back home

Nov 9, 2008, 23:59 GMT

Iconic country singer Merle Haggard has been released from the hospital post surgery. ... more

Merle Haggard recovering from surgery

Nov 6, 2008, 15:55 GMT

Musician and county music lion Merle Haggard, responsible for the unique 'Bakersfield Sound' that tips its hat to his California hometown, has undergone the removal of a cancerous growth in his right lung. ... more