Listen to “Kern River Blues,” The Last Song Merle Haggard Ever Wrote and Recorded
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- Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
- Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
- Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.
Merle Haggard took one last look at his time in Bakersfield, California during the late 1970s through the song “Kern River Blues.”
Before Haggard’s tragic passing on April 6, 2019, the country legend spent a good chunk of his energy battling pneumonia in the hospital for several months. However, during that time, Haggard was still doing what he does best – writing songs. Soon after, while he was resting at home, Haggard recorded what would be his final one.
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