From the vaults of the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum, this collection features nearly two decades of Merle Haggard performances in his prime not seen since their original broadcast. Now, for the first time on DVD, experience the hits through a chronology of vintage live performances such as “Branded Man” (Country Music Holiday,1968), “Mama Tried” (Billy Walker’s Country Carnival, 1968) and “Okie From Muskogee” (The Porter Wagoner Show, 1970).
When Merle Haggard left prison in 1960, he went on to achieve 38 #1 hits (to date) and establish himself as one of the greats in country music. But getting out of prison didn’t quite mean leaving his rebel ways behind. His songwriting depicted the truths of a rough-and-tumble life which he fused with a musical style derived from hardcore country, jazz, blues and folk to create a sound no one had ever heard, with lyrics many could relate to.
From the walls of San Quentin to his free-spirited life as an irreverent and unique voice outside the Nashville establishment to his induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Merle Haggard has never left a doubt that he is country’s original outlaw.
Post your name and Screenhead will pick the winner Saturday, December 27th.
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Christina G. said
December 21 2008 @ 8:36 am
Thanks for the giveaway!
Michael Capp said
December 21 2008 @ 8:45 am
I’d love to win!
Janet Jordan said
December 21 2008 @ 8:50 am
Finally someone appreciates Merle Haggard. Thank you for hosting this contest!!
Marilyn Wons said
December 21 2008 @ 8:56 am
Happy Holidays – stay warm!
Charlotte Winters said
December 21 2008 @ 9:29 am
I must confess Country Music is growing on me. Thanks for the contest.
Linda Dallas said
December 21 2008 @ 9:35 am
I have always been a huge fan of Merle he is awesome I know most of his songs by heart!!!!
susan varney said
December 21 2008 @ 10:02 am
love to be the winner
James Coyne said
December 21 2008 @ 10:41 am
enter me please
Robert Fantom said
December 21 2008 @ 10:46 am
I would like to win this. Please enter me
Kathy Scott said
December 21 2008 @ 11:45 am
I could use a little country.
c. clemens said
December 21 2008 @ 12:02 pm
enter me please
Rita M said
December 21 2008 @ 12:02 pm
Luv Merle — thanks for the giveaway!
Linda said
December 21 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Sounds like a great DVD
Karin said
December 21 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Love his music–
tim love said
December 21 2008 @ 12:47 pm
great swee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shannon Baas said
December 21 2008 @ 12:57 pm
I’m a big fan of Merle Haggard.
MRS.MOMMYY said
December 21 2008 @ 1:24 pm
would love it
Carol said
December 21 2008 @ 1:51 pm
Would love this for my daughter. She’s a huge fan of Merle Haggard.
Leann S said
December 21 2008 @ 2:32 pm
Consider me entered.
Christine R. said
December 21 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Since I haven’t been able to see him live,this would be great to win.
Steve said
December 21 2008 @ 2:44 pm
A true Haggard fan!
Leona P said
December 21 2008 @ 2:58 pm
sounds good
REBECCA TOWNER said
December 21 2008 @ 3:51 pm
WOULD LOVE TO WIN
Dix424USA said
December 21 2008 @ 3:54 pm
My hero and always will be. The Might Merle.. I still think he should be President.. (so his Tshirt I have says)
ron said
December 21 2008 @ 3:54 pm
love me some merle
USAnormaseneker said
December 21 2008 @ 4:20 pm
Ilike merle Haggard
Toby said
December 21 2008 @ 4:29 pm
Great prize!
Albert said
December 21 2008 @ 4:30 pm
Nice contest.
Jessica said
December 21 2008 @ 4:46 pm
Thanks for the contest!
Debra Huffstutter said
December 21 2008 @ 4:56 pm
One of the best songs in the world is by Meryl – it’s Silver Wings.
Denise said
December 21 2008 @ 4:59 pm
Count me in please!
cheryl f said
December 21 2008 @ 5:17 pm
thanks for the chance
Bob Barton said
December 21 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Please count me in!
allan said
December 21 2008 @ 5:34 pm
i love Merle Haggard
JC said
December 21 2008 @ 5:41 pm
Mearl was one of the best in Country Music. Merry Christmas to all.
JC said
December 21 2008 @ 5:43 pm
Merle was one of the best in Country Music.
Merry Christmas to all.
Dennis Robinson said
December 21 2008 @ 5:52 pm
I am a retired over the road truck driver with almost 40 years on the road and Merle Haggard run many of those miles with me with his wonderful music.
Shirley said
December 21 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Happy Holiday to all
christopher h said
December 21 2008 @ 6:03 pm
great prize!
juedy said
December 21 2008 @ 6:10 pm
My favorite Merle is “I’ll Never Swim Kern River Again.” Would love to have his CD.
Andrew Gordon said
December 21 2008 @ 6:19 pm
count me in
gregg said
December 21 2008 @ 6:36 pm
me too
Donna R. said
December 21 2008 @ 6:47 pm
Would love to win this contest. Thanks.
Lisa Cook said
December 21 2008 @ 6:53 pm
Great prize!
Anne said
December 21 2008 @ 7:17 pm
I really enjoy Merle Haggard!
Thanks
Linda Peters said
December 21 2008 @ 7:21 pm
great giveaway, thanks
Catherine copeland said
December 21 2008 @ 7:26 pm
i just love meryl. what a great giveaway
Kim said
December 21 2008 @ 7:36 pm
Can’t wait to see this! Thanks for all of your giveaways!
Ana said
December 21 2008 @ 7:41 pm
love it
Chad said
December 21 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Please enter me, thanks.
Linda Chaput said
December 21 2008 @ 8:21 pm
Great traditional country.Memories all memories.
Fred Hambrecht said
December 21 2008 @ 8:45 pm
Yee Haw, love that Haggard sound!
Merry Christmas to all…
Pamela Brigance said
December 21 2008 @ 9:35 pm
He is my husband’s favorite singer – THANKS !!!!
donna gonzalez said
December 21 2008 @ 9:45 pm
Wow my dad would absolutely love this- every trip we ever took , we would spend listening to merle haggard-
Laura said
December 21 2008 @ 9:51 pm
this would be great
Anita W said
December 21 2008 @ 9:52 pm
I love Merle haggard and his music. Would love to win this prize.
Angela Brittain said
December 21 2008 @ 10:27 pm
Thank you for the contest and have a great holiday!
Millie McClave said
December 21 2008 @ 11:28 pm
What a great prize!
Shawnna said
December 22 2008 @ 12:10 am
I’d love to ein this. What a cool giveaway
susan langton said
December 22 2008 @ 12:23 am
American country music fan….merle haggard fan living in England! They dont know country over here!
Stephen Saunders said
December 22 2008 @ 1:19 am
awww now who doesn’t like Merle? Great giveaway.
shannon g said
December 22 2008 @ 1:26 am
one of my husbands favorite artists
Vicki B said
December 22 2008 @ 1:56 am
This would make a great gift for my uncle who used to be in a country band and played Haggard’s music.
Carol Lawrence said
December 22 2008 @ 3:36 am
He was one of the great ones.
David said
December 22 2008 @ 6:49 am
I want to win!
ky2here said
December 22 2008 @ 7:24 am
My father is a huge fan.
Belinda said
December 22 2008 @ 8:27 am
I love his voice. Thanks!
jan koontz said
December 22 2008 @ 9:25 am
just to cool
Craig said
December 22 2008 @ 9:46 am
merle is a maverick and one of a kind! count me in! i have been a fan a long time!
Sylvia Belle said
December 22 2008 @ 10:01 am
I would enjoy this music
Valerie Mitchell said
December 22 2008 @ 10:22 am
hooray for Merle!
david basile said
December 22 2008 @ 11:08 am
fun thanks for this
Tiffany Howard said
December 22 2008 @ 11:47 am
I would love to win this for my Mom. Thanks for the chance.
Kelley said
December 22 2008 @ 11:59 am
I would love to win this for my husband..he is a huge Merle Haggard fan! Thanks for the great contest!
Denyse said
December 22 2008 @ 12:22 pm
I’d love to win this:)
Kristyn Martin said
December 22 2008 @ 12:28 pm
I would love to win this for my husband. Thanks!
Karen said
December 22 2008 @ 12:49 pm
I love me some Merle!
Zoly said
December 22 2008 @ 1:34 pm
I’m happy that he made something of himself.
Linda Pinto said
December 22 2008 @ 2:09 pm
I like country music. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Kayce said
December 22 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Count me in.
Richard Hansen said
December 22 2008 @ 2:47 pm
My mama didn’t try. Glad his did.
Bradley C. said
December 22 2008 @ 3:01 pm
I’d love to win this for my Grandmother! She likes Merle Haggard.
928-692-0552 said
December 22 2008 @ 3:20 pm
want to win this
Vicki Wurgler said
December 22 2008 @ 4:13 pm
enter me please
Kathleen L said
December 22 2008 @ 4:13 pm
Please enter me in your giveaway. Thank you.
DeeAnn S said
December 22 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Merle the Pearl! Love him.
Jeffrey Beckett said
December 22 2008 @ 6:47 pm
Sign me up please!
Andria said
December 22 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Fun prize. Thank you.
tracy said
December 22 2008 @ 8:41 pm
pick me!!!!
AnneMarie D said
December 22 2008 @ 8:43 pm
Would love to give this to husband for Christmas.
Hurshel Hobbs said
December 22 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Great Country star with a greater voice.. Would love to win this
Renee G said
December 22 2008 @ 9:27 pm
I’d love to have this.
jayne said
December 22 2008 @ 9:30 pm
I would love to enter …
keith james said
December 22 2008 @ 10:12 pm
glad to know the old okie is healing well
djp said
December 22 2008 @ 10:31 pm
such a nice tone
Gloria S said
December 22 2008 @ 10:32 pm
Merle Haggard is a country legend
israel y said
December 22 2008 @ 10:39 pm
thanks for the contest
Jacob LaFountaine said
December 22 2008 @ 11:14 pm
Classic
John Stetson said
December 22 2008 @ 11:38 pm
A unique talent. Thanks for the contest
Greg R said
December 22 2008 @ 11:48 pm
Thanks for the giveaway
Phillip Fry said
December 22 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
Susan Ledet said
December 23 2008 @ 12:01 am
I was fortunate enough to meet him a long time ago and he was the nicest man. I grew up listening to him.
Thanks for the nice giveaway.
Joan Greaton said
December 23 2008 @ 12:16 am
My Dad would love this.
valerie mabrey said
December 23 2008 @ 12:25 am
count me in to win
Cheryl F. said
December 23 2008 @ 8:24 am
I’d love to watch this
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
FPresley said
December 23 2008 @ 9:40 am
One of the first albums I ever bought was Merle Haggard’s IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER. Great memories, especially this year when the winter seems especially fierce! Thanks for the contest.
Sandra Marra said
December 23 2008 @ 10:34 am
Seems like I’ve loved his songs forevever! He put out so many great country classics. They tell heartfelt stories and I’d love to bring this home!
Jason said
December 23 2008 @ 12:55 pm
Another great giveaway, thanks
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Belinda Shaw said
December 23 2008 @ 1:43 pm
I’d really enjoy winning this great prize!
Ann said
December 23 2008 @ 2:21 pm
Oh please enter me. I miss the GOOD music, Merle, George, Tammy, Loretta…all the good ones with songs that you could understand the words and they told stories. Anymore you listen to someone ‘rapping’ or screaming the words that you cannot understand.
Thank you for the chance and Happy Holidays to you and yours Screenhead
Chuck said
December 23 2008 @ 2:28 pm
Thanks for the chance to win! Go Merle!
Anthony Hedden said
December 23 2008 @ 2:49 pm
enter me
Deborah Wellenstein said
December 23 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Please enter me to win! Thank you!
Jim W. said
December 23 2008 @ 3:39 pm
I’m Jim
Terry Vanderpool said
December 23 2008 @ 4:38 pm
please enter me in this great contest thanks
Belenda said
December 23 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Please enter me. Thank you!
Cassandra said
December 23 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Please enter me–thanks!
Tina Rath said
December 23 2008 @ 8:09 pm
Country is the only music!
Ed Nemmers said
December 23 2008 @ 8:40 pm
Happy Holidays!
Beverley Justice said
December 23 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Brenda W. said
December 24 2008 @ 12:18 am
I can always listen to country music. I would like to win. Thank you for having Merle as a giveaway.
Amy A said
December 24 2008 @ 1:29 am
Great prize!
Sue Farrell said
December 24 2008 @ 3:07 pm
I am an old Merle Haggard fan–so I would really enjoy this prize.
JenniferR said
December 24 2008 @ 4:14 pm
I love Merle Haggard…I saw him in concert and he was wonderful. He’s classic country!
Don said
December 24 2008 @ 4:55 pm
Great contest…what a country classic!!
ken Z said
December 24 2008 @ 6:36 pm
I really love his songs, especially “On the Fighting Side of Me>
Karen Gonyea said
December 24 2008 @ 7:49 pm
Great Songs.
K. Cleaver said
December 24 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Thanks for entering me.
Amanda Chapman said
December 24 2008 @ 9:04 pm
My husband would love this. Thanks for the chance.
Carrie Baird said
December 25 2008 @ 1:11 am
I’d like to see this. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jay French said
December 25 2008 @ 1:53 am
True country. I’m a Haggard fan, an honorary Okie.
jesy said
December 25 2008 @ 7:54 am
A winning country
Erma said
December 25 2008 @ 8:45 am
I would like the chance to win, thanks.
djgroz said
December 25 2008 @ 8:53 am
Nice to Win!
mindy said
December 25 2008 @ 9:48 am
great contest thanks
Lance Pearson said
December 25 2008 @ 11:49 am
please enter me into the contest.
pantslearson@yahoo.com
Heather B said
December 25 2008 @ 1:00 pm
A Great Giveaway! Thank You
Kristi said
December 25 2008 @ 1:01 pm
awesome prize to win….thanks for the chance
Patricia said
December 25 2008 @ 2:18 pm
Merle could sing better when he was young; but he,like the rest of us,is getting older! I still enjoy his music!
theodore esteghamat said
December 25 2008 @ 2:44 pm
A great prize.
renee said
December 25 2008 @ 3:36 pm
I remember the good old days when Merle and I and the world were young-at The Lucky Spot & BlackBoard & BarrelHouse in Bakersfield.The only thing left that si as good as it was then is The Music.Happy New Year , Love & Luck to All
Dave Priewe said
December 25 2008 @ 4:21 pm
One of the good ole boys.
Aletha Hendrickson said
December 25 2008 @ 4:40 pm
I love the Merle Haggard sound. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marion B said
December 25 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Please enter me in the giveaway!
Melinda L Smith said
December 25 2008 @ 5:36 pm
Merle Haggard-great country singer.
J. Goble said
December 25 2008 @ 5:53 pm
Love Merle Haggard!
Stephanie Bruce said
December 25 2008 @ 6:48 pm
would love this for hubby
Audrey L said
December 25 2008 @ 7:10 pm
Merle is a good old classic country singer. Would love to have this for my country collecton.
Anna Garris said
December 25 2008 @ 7:32 pm
Oh,I love Merle Haggard!!! Pick Me,Please!!!
Christina E said
December 25 2008 @ 7:36 pm
Thank you! Merry Christmas
purplegengar said
December 25 2008 @ 8:05 pm
Thanx for the contest
Tamara Burks said
December 25 2008 @ 8:31 pm
Enter me please!
JoAnne said
December 25 2008 @ 8:42 pm
You don’t hear much Merle anymore. Thanks for the contest
Kenna Rogers said
December 25 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
Rita S said
December 25 2008 @ 9:06 pm
My husband would really enjoy this.
Maria Simon said
December 25 2008 @ 9:07 pm
we are big fans!!! please pick us!!
Sherri Siler said
December 25 2008 @ 9:25 pm
This would be great to give to my grandmother. She loves him.
Tammy OHagan said
December 25 2008 @ 9:33 pm
Count me in too please!
john ferris said
December 25 2008 @ 9:36 pm
He is a marvelous singer.
Chrysa said
December 25 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
Tony Garcia said
December 25 2008 @ 11:08 pm
I’d love to win this prize. I have Merle Haggard cd’s but would love the DVD.
One of our greatest singer.
Marcy Strahan said
December 25 2008 @ 11:25 pm
Merle Haggard was/is one of my MOM all time favorite country singers……….would love to win & gift this to her for her Birthday next month!
Jeremy B. said
December 25 2008 @ 11:25 pm
This would be a great prize for my little brother..he would love this as a gift!
Patti Sherman said
December 25 2008 @ 11:41 pm
Merle is real country music. I wanna win!
Holly Norris said
December 25 2008 @ 11:47 pm
Thank you for the chance to win.
Samantha Pruitt said
December 26 2008 @ 1:41 am
i’d love this!
Jeanine Price said
December 26 2008 @ 1:58 am
Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Buddy Garrett said
December 26 2008 @ 2:07 am
I wouldd love to win this contest.
David Martin said
December 26 2008 @ 2:16 am
Merle is one of the greatest country singers.
Lara Aleff said
December 26 2008 @ 3:23 am
Merle Haggard is such a classic!
Linda Howard said
December 26 2008 @ 7:51 am
Please enter me. Thanks!
Jean F said
December 26 2008 @ 9:21 am
Thank you for holding such a great giveaway! Without Merle we wouldn’d have emo…(hmmm…)
Larry said
December 26 2008 @ 9:56 am
I would change his tire.
Sherrie said
December 26 2008 @ 10:36 am
Please enter me! Thanks!
kathy pease said
December 26 2008 @ 10:37 am
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY
Janet said
December 26 2008 @ 11:27 am
I heart merle haggard!
Susan said
December 26 2008 @ 11:27 am
I love me some Merle Haggard! Please enter me in this great giveaway! Thanks
John Deal said
December 26 2008 @ 11:30 am
Please enter me.
Cindy Schneider said
December 26 2008 @ 11:46 am
Love Merle Haggard!
Gary Emes said
December 26 2008 @ 12:00 pm
Please enter me in this, thanks.
Christie Baldwin said
December 26 2008 @ 12:09 pm
Ooooh…I would love this so much.
Angie Prater said
December 26 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Would love to win. Thanks!
Timothy W. said
December 26 2008 @ 12:59 pm
Wow, great giveaway!
diana hogle said
December 26 2008 @ 1:11 pm
He the Man enter me please
Trisha said
December 26 2008 @ 1:39 pm
would love this!
Robert R said
December 26 2008 @ 1:42 pm
my mom is a huge fan…would love to have this
Tammy S said
December 26 2008 @ 2:08 pm
I’m an Okie too!
Suanne Giddings said
December 26 2008 @ 2:36 pm
As a performer, singer, and musician, he was one of the best, influencing countless other artists. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
Jonathan S said
December 26 2008 @ 3:59 pm
WOW! AMAZING! I’m a huge fan also!
Carla said
December 26 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Thank you for this giveaway….I’m sure I will enjoy
Rachel B said
December 26 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Thanks for offering this contest. Hope we win.
Alecia Gibson said
December 26 2008 @ 5:41 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! Merle Haggard is a great singer.
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Kathy Conley said
December 26 2008 @ 6:35 pm
I would love to have this one!
Zipporah Sandler said
December 26 2008 @ 6:44 pm
cool
judy chapman said
December 26 2008 @ 7:27 pm
We love Merle….
Timothy Sternberg said
December 26 2008 @ 7:29 pm
ThThanks for the giveaway!anks for the giveaway!
Susanne Troop said
December 26 2008 @ 7:44 pm
Too cool prize!
Roger Deming said
December 26 2008 @ 8:21 pm
Great sound. Love it. Hope I am the winner. Ho ya!
keith reardon said
December 26 2008 @ 9:35 pm
great contest
sito said
December 26 2008 @ 10:38 pm
Love Merle. Here’s my entry!
Traci Corson said
December 26 2008 @ 10:51 pm
Thanks 4 the opportunity
Beverly M. said
December 26 2008 @ 10:54 pm
Love his singing. Thanks for having the contest!
Donna K said
December 26 2008 @ 11:19 pm
Please, count me in.
Lily Kwan said
December 26 2008 @ 11:30 pm
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
kathy yohanna said
December 27 2008 @ 12:59 am
I would sure love to win this CD.
David Bertolo said
December 27 2008 @ 1:42 am
This would be an awesome addition to my DVD collection!
Jayme Isaacs said
December 27 2008 @ 2:57 am
I Would Love To Win
Brenda S. said
December 27 2008 @ 8:18 pm
I would like to win this. Please enter me
Kenna McHugh said
December 30 2008 @ 12:27 am
Tamara Burks is the winner!!!