Merle Haggard

One of Merle Haggard's final projects was creating his own strain of marijuana, which could be available on the market within the next few months.

A photo gallery of country stars who have passed away in 2016.

Longtime Merle Haggard fans saddened by the legend's death will receive some solace on Thursday (May 12) when a new single is released from the late singer.

The inaugural G Fest, which will be held in Muskogee, Okla. this June, is going to great lengths to honor the late Okie from Muskogee, Merle Haggard.

Merle Haggard put the town of Muskogee, Okla., on the musical map, and the city will pay tribute to the country icon with a public memorial.

Less than a week after his death, Scotty McCreery paid tribute to the late Merle Haggard with an energetic performance of "Mama Tried" at the Grand Ole Opry.

During a stop at the Grand Ole Opry on April 15, Vince Gill shared "A World Without Haggard," a song that he penned in tribute to Merle Haggard.

Willie Nelson paid tribute to his late friend Merle Haggard onstage days after he passed away. At a recent tour stop, the Red Headed Stranger performed "It's All Going to Pot" while in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

The 2016 American Country Countdown Awards will include a tribute to the late Merle Haggard, performed by Toby Keith.

Toby Keith shares his memories of playing with Merle Haggard at one of his final concerts.