Person: Merle Haggard

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Tommy Emmanuel can't wait to play the hometown of one of his guitar heroes

Tommy Emmanuel has shared stages with the likes of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne, and is looking forward to playing in the hometown of one of his other guitar heroes, writes Ed Power

Michael Cimino: A true master

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The music will never die when we need legends’ message

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2016: the year the music died... and it’s only April

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Book review: My Life It’s A Long Story

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Bringing it all back home: Ricky Skaggs to play in Bantry

Sturgill Simpson keeps it country for Kilkenny Roots Festival

Kentucky songwriter Sturgill Simpson plays the Kilkenny Roots Festival, reports Gerry Quinn.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

Country superstar George 'No Show' Jones dies

George Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic He Stopped Loving Her Today, has died. He was 81.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2013

Bowie and Pryor up for Grammy honours

David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and the late comedian Richard Pryor are among recording artists who will receive lifetime achievement honours during next month’s Grammy Awards.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2006

Nelson sings but won't play on July 4

Country star Willie Nelson said he’ll sing but won’t be able to play guitar at his annual Fourth of July picnic because of a slow recovery from carpal tunnel surgery.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004