“Healing in the Heartland” to be held in Oklahoma City on May 29.
Vince, Brad, Willie Honor Merle
Merle
Merle Haggard is one of several entertainment mega-stars who received prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in a Dec. 5 ceremony, which airs tonight (Dec. 28) on CBS.
Merle sits next to President and Mrs. Obama as well as fellow honorees Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey.
Those who turn out to sing for Merle include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Sheryl Crow and even part-time country artist Kid Rock.
One of the most powerful moments comes at the end of the Merle tribute when Oprah reaches over to clasp his hand.
More News
“I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness,” Carrie said.
“Hope he is the one Jesus comes back on,” heartbroken country star tweets.
“Country’s Night to Rock” airs on ABC, Aug. 12.
“Ring of Fire” tells the story of the woman who married The Man in Black.
Comments