Merle Haggard

Country music has plenty of songs about regret, forgiveness — and, in some cases, the decision not to forgive someone else.

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He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end.

This Texan noted she's grown up a country fan through and through, and she impressed all three judges.

He chose one of Haggard's most powerful songs as his latest classic cover.

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The new song melds classic country with a very progressive sound.

The story of how this legend was cleared of a crime he was jailed for is much more interesting than the actual crime.

Did you know he played on these hits?

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Written and performed by the legendary Merle Haggard for his 1969 album release, it has become an anthem and one of his several signature songs.

Joe Nichols paid tribute to Haggard with a "Misery and Gin" cover at Stagecoach Festival in 2016, six months after the legend's passing.

See video of Dierks Bentley performing "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard.