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Haggard helped create the Bakersfield sound with his Fender Telecaster, stripped-down arrangements and lyrics that often reflect the hardscrabble and tragic sides of life. His long, storied and... more

Merle's been among the most prolific, prized country stars from the '60s to the '00s, and this 22-tracker follows him all the way. Duets with George Jones and Willie Nelson join his #1s "Okie from... more

Merle sings of failed romance, his outlaw ways and his drinking days on these late-'70s/early-'80s MCA hits: "The Way I Am," "Ramblin' Fever," "Misery and Gin," "Red Bandana," "I Think I'll Just Stay... more