Merle Haggard Is One of the Most Revered Artists in Country Music — But He Has Harsh Words For Today's Chart-Toppers!
There's no doubt that Merle Haggard is a legend. Countless young country music artists have cited him as a major influence on their work, with many even sending him a shout-out in their songs.
Unfortunately for them, however, Haggard doesn't like the direction modern country music has taken in the last few years.
Haggard spoke out about this in a recent interview, and he didn't mince words when it came to calling out the new crop of country artists.
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He’s right
I agree with Merle !!!! Country music isn’t country anymore !!!!
THAT IS NOTHING; I SAID THAT THREE YEARS AGO. THE ONLY COUNTRY WE HAVE IS GEORGE STRAIT( KING OF COUNTRY ) !!! THAT OTHER CRAP IS NOT WORTH LISTENING TO. THIS COUNTRY HAS GONE BELOW !!!!
Merle is older the George so is Willy Kris and a lot of others so who was king before him
Hank Williams Sr. For one Vickie. Tex Ritter also cones to mind.
What Merle was spot on. Not country any more.
Wish I could recall more of the earlier singers. Patsy Cline, Dottie West, Hank Snow etc.