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Click the link below to listen to some of the Merle Haggard Tributes featured last weekend when SiriusXM Channel 59 changed it's name from Willie's Roadhouse to Merle's Roadhouse in tribute to The Hag! SiriusXM Merle Haggard Tributes For a free 30-day trial, check out  http://www.siriusxm.com/freeTrial

Here's a closer look at the people behind Westgate who Elvis Presley Enterprises is now in legal battle over Elvis memorabilia. The first clip is from their documentary in 2012. The second clip speaks for itself. Watch as host Andy Cohen catches on to the back pedaling. His expressions are priceless. Very telling! Having seen this documentary, I was shocked when I heard EPE was going into business with them.. And I knew this would be nothing but T-R-O-U-B-L-E! Can you picture Priscilla Presley and Jackie shopping or having dinner? Absolutely Not! The Queen of Versallies vs the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino over hundreds of memorabilia items. EPE says that the Westgate is holding the Elvis ephemera as leverage in a leasing dispute with Exhibit A Circle, the third-party operator of the "Graceland Presents Elvis" attraction at the casino. Items include stage outfits,...

In this outtake from American Masters — Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself, The Strangers band members talk about Haggard’s unique and carefree performance style that always kept everyone on their toes. Haggard did not stop singing and performing until the end of his life. In 2008, he survived lung cancer and hopped back onto the stage to continue performing. In 2014, he performed at the Grammy Awards with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Blake Shelton. Source: PBS

Jerry Schilling turned down seven scripts until he found one suitable for the movie "Elvis & Nixon." Opening nationally April 22, the movie is based on Elvis' 1970 meeting with President Richard Nixon at the White House. Schilling, a close friend of Elvis for almost 25 years, was with the King at that meeting and recounted the story in his book, "Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley." He's an executive producer on the movie, which stars Michael Shannon as Elvis, Kevin Spacey as Nixon and Alex Pettyfer as Schilling. Earlier scripts misrepresented the friendship between him and Elvis, Schilling said. "They had me in charge telling Elvis what to do. And I never did that. That would have been so phony." Schilling has worked on several Elvis projects, including the Golden Globe-winning documentary "Elvis on Tour." "As a filmmaker, my bottom line on Elvis projects was, 'Would I be comfortab...

Vince Neil and Lisa Marie Presley's ex, Nic Cage got in a huge physical fight in Las Vegas Thursday, after Vince allegedly attacked a woman in a hotel ... and Vince is now the subject of a criminal investigation. Law enforcement sources tell us the fight went down at around 5 PM at Aria Hotel on the Vegas strip. We're told Nic and Vince were inside when a woman came up to Nic and asked for an autograph. Our sources say Vince allegedly got behind the woman, grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to the ground. The video we got shows the end of a fight between Vince and Nic. Our sources tell us Nic was trying to restrain Vince and calm him down, taking him outside the hotel and into a car. Nic is screaming at Vince, imploring him to calm down. Cops tell us Vince was cited for battery and never taken to the station. Source: TMZ

                        On Saturday, Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will pay tribute to Merle Haggard at a private memorial in Palo Cedro, Calif. “I found out yesterday that Merle had preplanned his own service,” Stuart said Thursday morning. “He requested that Connie sing ‘Precious Memories,’ that me and Connie sing his song ‘Silver Wings,” and that I officiate the service. We’re honored to do it.”                    "It's a privilege," added Smith, who knew Haggard for more than 40 years. "He was a real friend, and we loved him dearly." The couple told The Tennessean, they feel as though they lost a member of their family. Again we ask, please keep Merle's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

Willie's Roadhouse becomes Merle's Roadhouse all weekend tribute on SIRIUSXM Channel 59. Tonight: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Feelin' Haggard Hosted by Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday Night Opry Salute To Merle Haggard Friday Night Opry Salute To Merle Haggard Fri Apr 8 11:00 pm - Sat Apr 9 12:00 am Bill Anderson interview with Merle Haggard Bill Anderson interview with Merle Haggard Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Feelin' Haggard Hosted by Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Django & Jimmy Album Special Django & Jimmy Album Special with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm  Merle's Roadhouse Willie's Roadhouse pays tribute to the late Merle Haggard. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm LUCK Reunion Willie Nelson interview wwith Dallas Wayne + performance w/sons Lukas & Micah Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Bill Anderson interview with Merle Haggard Bill Anderson interview with...