Don Williams

Merle Haggard

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596746/fan_mail/new] Hey everyone — welcome back to another episode of Donnie’s Country Jukebox,  I’m Donnie and today we’re diving into the life anOildale of one of country music’s giants: Merle Haggard. Over the next half hour we’ll talk about where he came from, the sound he helped shape, and the stories behind some of his most beloved songs — including “Mama Tried,” “Sing Me Back Home,”and “The Fighting Side of Me.”  So pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and let’s get into it.

Don Williams

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596746/fan_mail/new] Don Williams wasn’t about spectacle.  He didn’t belt or shout or theatrically emote.  He sang in a way that sounded like conversation — calm, plainspoken,  and full of empathy.  That approach made him an unlikely superstar:  quietly huge in the world of country music,  respected by fellow musicians across genres,  and beloved by listeners who needed music that soothed rather than demanded.  So make yourself comfortable.  If you’ve heard him before, you’ll know the feeling.  If you haven’t, you’re in for a gentle introduction.