Merle Haggard's private funeral service on Saturday (April 9) was, appropriately, full of music. ... while Connie Smith performed "Precious Memories," and Smith and Stuart ...

When Merle Haggard died Wednesday at the age of 79, ... “He requested that Connie sing ‘Precious Memories,’ that me and Connie sing his song ‘Silver Wings,” and that I officiate the service.

Merle Haggard's funeral will be a private ceremony, but at least a couple of country artists will be in attendance. "He requested that Connie sing "Precious Memories," that me and Connie sing his ...

I wasn’t expecting it to, but Merle Haggard’s death on his 79th birthday last Wednesday knocked me for a loop, ... was to sing “Precious Memories.” ...

Country legends Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will help friends and family say goodbye to Merle Haggard this weekend. Haggard’s funeral is set for Saturday (April 9) in Palo Cedro, Calif. It ...

Gerald Haslam met Merle Haggard in elementary school. They both grew up in the tiny Kern County town of Oildale, which was mostly settled by Dust Bowl migrants. “By the time we got to fourth or fifth ...

The result, his new CD, "Precious Memories," hit stores Tuesday. ... Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, writes most of his own songs. In 2002 he won a Grammy for "Where Were You ...