Billboard

Merle Haggard on Death: ‘Sometimes I Fear It and Other Times It Calls to Me Like a Forgotten Dream’ (Exclusive)

Author David Ritz recalls when Merle Haggard invited him to his ranch to discuss collaborating on an autobiography that was never realized. By David Ritz Last summer Merle Haggard invited me to his ...
Billboard

Merle Haggard Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony Officiated by Marty Stuart

Country legend Merle Haggard was laid to rest on Saturday on his California ranch in a touching ceremony that featured songs from friends and family including Kris Kristofferson and Marty Stuart. By ...
WKRN

Private service held for Merle Haggard at California ranch

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A private tribute was held for country singer Merle Haggard on Saturday. The service took place at Haggard’s ranch in Palo Cedro, California.MORE: Merle Haggard dies from ...
Redding Record Searchlight

Haggard had long, colorful history in Shasta County

Andreas Fuhrmann/Record Searchlight Merle Haggard in 2003, practicing at a home in Whitmore. (Photo: Andreas Fuhrmann) Andreas Fuhrmann/Record Searchlight Merle Haggard in 2003, practicing at a home ...
The Bulletin

Local musician played with Merle Haggard to the end

In January, Jeff Ingraham played drums with Merle Haggard for the last time. Ingraham, who grew up in Bend and resides between Sunriver and La Pine, recorded two new songs with Haggard at the country ...