Tag Archives: Merle Haggard

Among the many winners on this roller-coaster ride are soulful renditions of “Let It Be” by Aretha Franklin and “Hey, Jude” by Wilson Pickett, the latter with guitar by Duane Allman, and George Benson’s jazzified “You Never Give Me Your Money.”

Fans of mid-20th-century Southern music will likely recognize the name of the act for which Rich-R-Tone is most known: the Stanley Brothers, whose first 14 bluegrass recordings appeared on the label and are all included here.

This is one of the most comprehensive and imaginatively assembled box sets ever released on any subject.

A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.

Marty Haggard brings us joy and memories with his concert, “A Tribute to My Dad, Merle Haggard.”

Kiefer Sutherland fans will enjoy seeing the 'Designated Survivor' and '24' actor on tour in advance of his new album.

Taken together the tracks on Stuart's 18th studio album form not quite a concept album but a contiguous tapestry of engagement with and love for the idealized West, from the Native American chants on the "Desert Prayer" prologue and the laid-back mariachi flavor and slide guitar licks of the tasty instrumental "El Fantasmo Del Toro" to the mellow-catchy Johnny Cash cloak of "Old Mexico" and the drugged-out haze of the title track.

Heard of 'Hee Haw' but don't really know what it its? This three-disc set is a good introduction to the program.

Bob Wills in indeed still the king, and Asleep at the Wheel and friends prove it on this perfect tribute album.

Plus Adam Lambert, The Who, Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Esperanza Spalding, The Kentucky Headhunters, Nashville Pu$$y and more.