Watch Merle Haggard: Salute to A Country Legend

In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 number-one country hits and every major award imaginable. Songs like "Mama Tried," "Okie From Muskogee," "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive" and "The Fightin' Side Of Me" continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike, and as we approach what would have been a major milestone, the time has come to celebrate his truly remarkable career. He was an iconoclast who refused to bend to country music convention and helped create the indelible Bakersfield sound. He gave voice to outlaws and outsiders and in a way that few, if any, have ever equaled. Merle Haggard - Salute To A Country Legend captures the most iconic moments from a one-night-only concert event honoring Merle Haggard and his music on what would have been his 80th birthday. This one-hour program is packed with captivating live performances, never before seen interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with some of music's biggest superstars. New interviews include Alabama, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr, Jake Owen, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Loretta Lynn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Norm Hamlett, Ronnie Dunn, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, and Warren Haynes. Exclusive materials 12 never before televised performances featuring some of music's biggest superstars along with Duets featuring Willie Nelson with Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith and Never before seen interviews with music superstars.