A somewhat troubled childhood led to years spent behind bars for Merle Haggard.

In honor of one of Bakersfield's most famous sons, the Haggard Boxcar Music Festival, a grand birthday celebration for the iconic country music legend Merle Haggard, returns after a four-year ...

The annual Haggard Boxcar Music Festival is scheduled for April at the Kern County Museum. The event includes a plethora of ...