George Strait Sings Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” and “Workin’ Man Blues”
George Strait performed two Merle Haggard songs, "Mama Tried" and "Workin' Man Blues," during his Las Vegas Concert in 2017.
“Sing Me Back Home:” A Snapshot of a Prisoner’s Story
The song "Sing Me Back Home" was originally sung and written by Merle Haggard. It was written for his fellow prisoners in San Quentin State Prison.
Jamey Johnson and Merle Haggard Honor Hank Cochran with “I Fall to Pieces”
In 2012, Jamey Johnson collaborated with Merle Haggard to release a cover of "I Fall to Pieces." The song was part of Johnson's tribute album to Cochran.