Country Music Legend Merle Haggard Honored by Kennedy Center
Haggard has been chosen for the Kennedy Center awards due to a lifetime spent in country music. He attended the ceremony in person in Washington, DC on Dec 5 where he was treated to musical tributes by longtime friends Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. They were joined in the celebration by contemporary artists Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley.
Also honored at the event for their contributions to American culture were lyricist Jerry Herman, dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, pop icon Paul McCartney and TV personality Oprah Winfrey.
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Merle Haggard is known for his long career in country music built on powerful hit songs like "Mama Tried" and "Okie From Muskogee."
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8 Comments
Post a CommentThis was a great show and I particularly enjoyed the piece on Oprah.
Excellent article; thanks for sharing - great singer and great songs.
Very nice... :o)
Merle Haggard is a legend, cheers ;)
great to know; thanks
Great job on this Jeffrey!
Very cool! One of the living gods of country and one hell of a poet.
Should be a good one...I plan to watch...thanks for the reminder.