Merle Haggard Recovering from Double Pneumonia

Merle Haggard is on the mend from a bout of double pneumonia, reports Reuters. He was admitted to the hospital on January 17 when illness forced him to cancel a show in Macon, Georgia just moments before he was scheduled to take the stage. His spokesperson says he’s recovering from several health issues that have [...] Read More

Merle Haggard Hospitalized with Pneumonia

The Associated Press (via The Washington Post) reports Merle Haggard is being treated for pneumonia in a Macon, Georgia hospital and has had to cancel the rest of his January concert dates. Merle’s publicist, Tresa Redburn, told the AP she spoke to Merle by phone today in his Macon hospital room. Merle, 74, was taken [...] Read More

Blake Shelton’s Father Dies

GAC extends condolences to Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and the Shelton family. The Associated Press reports Blake’s father, Dick, died Tuesday surrounded by loved ones in Oklahoma. Mr. Shelton had been hospitalized with pneumonia. Blake’s website posted this announcement today: It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Blake Shelton’s father, Dick [...] Read More