<p><em><strong>SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD</strong></em><br />
<em><strong>AN ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION </strong></em><strong>TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE’S <a title="BRIDGESTONE ARENA" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">BRIDGESTONE ARENA</a> ON </strong><strong>APRIL 6, 2017 </strong></p>
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<p>Music stars Toby Keith, Alabama &; Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top have been added to the all-star lineup at <em><strong>Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard</strong></em>, previously reported by <a href="http://ebmediapr.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8c2b6ee37a9e18082133cda47&;id=9740f8d992&;e=cf1e7f8964"><em>The Tennessean</em></a>. The event is<em><strong> </strong></em>an all-star concert event taping at the <a title="Bridgestone Arena" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Bridgestone Arena</a> in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. CT in honor of what would have been Merle’s 80<sup>th</sup> birthday and the one-year anniversary of his passing. This onenight-only concert event taping will bring together fans, friends and music icons to honor the life and songs of music legend Merle Haggard.<br />
<a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/crs-featured-speaker-revealed-toby-keith-my-way-at-crs-2017/toby-keith-2016/" rel="attachment wp-att-33594"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-33594" src="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/toby-keith-2016-267x400.jpg" alt="Toby Keith on Country Music News Blog!" width="267" height="400" /></a>The new additions to the lineup join previously announced performing artists <strong><a title="Willie Nelson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSWNelson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fwillie-nelson-tickets%2F">Willie Nelson</a>, <a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a>, <a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a>, John Mellencamp, <a title="Dierks Bentley" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dierks-bentley-concert-tour-dates/">Dierks Bentley</a>, Loretta Lynn, <a title="Hank Williams Jr" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/hank-williams-jr-announces-2024-tour/">Hank Williams Jr</a>., The Avett Brothers, <a title="Alison Krauss" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbAKrauss&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Falison-krauss-tickets%2Fartist%2F731928&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Alison Krauss</a>, Ronnie Dunn, Warren Haynes, <a title="Jamey Johnson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJJohnson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjamey-johnson-tickets%2F">Jamey Johnson</a>, <a title="Kacey Musgraves" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMusgraves/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkacey-musgraves-tickets%2F">Kacey Musgraves</a>, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard, John Anderson, Connie Smith and Bobby Bare.</strong> Additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 No. 1 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.</p>
<p>A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert event are currently available at <a title="ticketmaster" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbTM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ticketmaster</a>.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, all <a title="Ticketmaster" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbTM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Ticketmaster</a> locations and the <a title="Bridgestone Arena" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Bridgestone Arena</a> box office.</p>
<p>Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon will serve as music directors and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation.</p>
<p>&#8220;I am so very thankful for this tribute to my husband, Merle Haggard. Please come join me and my family at this fantastic show that Merle would be so proud of,&#8221; said Theresa Haggard.</p>
<p>“I am honored to produce a show that celebrates the life and music of Merle Haggard,” says Wortman. “His music and lyrics continue to shape the lives of musicians and millions of fans. I can&#8217;t think of any better way to celebrate his 80th birthday than to honor his legacy with this extraordinary event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.”</p>
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Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top added to all-star Merle Haggard Tribute lineup
