August 2025

9 years ago, we lost the great Merle Haggard, who coincidentally died on his birthday, just as he predicted that he would. Nicknamed “The Working Man’s Poet”, and rightfully so, Merle Haggard was the voice for the common man and woman. Haggard not only sang about the trials and tribulations of everyday ordinary life—he also lived it. But he, his story and the immense talent showcased throughout his career are anything but ordinary. Ask any traditional and outlaw country music fan who’s on their Country Music Mount Rushmore, and you will be quick to find that Haggard is usually at the top of that list. Ready to feel the heartbeat of every blue-collar soul? Give “Working Man Blues” a spin and discover why it still stands as Merle’s ultimate anthem.

Introduction Merle Haggard: The Voice of the Working Man Lives On Nine years have passed...

Kris Kristofferson’s heartfelt wisdom lies in his ability to transform heartbreak into poetry, and struggle into strength. His voice carries the ache of experience, but also the peace that comes from making peace with yourself. He never asked for perfection — only for truth. And in doing so, he gave countless others permission to find their own path through heartbreak, into awareness, and finally into the light of acceptance.

Introduction Kris Kristofferson: Turning Heartache Into Truth, and Truth Into Light Kris Kristofferson never set...