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

Growing up poor and raised by a single mother, Merle Haggard also connected ... of hers to be a star,” recalled Haggard in his 1981 memoir Sing Me Back Home. “She was so sure of herself ...

Richards Honors Haggard With 'Sing Me Back Home', 'Reasons to Quit' Keith Richards covered "Sing Me Back Home" and "Reasons to Quit" at the 'Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard' tribute ...