“How Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie from Muskogee’ Became the Soundtrack of Conservative America”
Merle Haggard, one of the most renowned country music artists, is known for his wide-ranging influence in shaping the genre. Haggard has released several hit songs, but none has made as much of an impact as “Okie from Muskogee,” his most popular no.1 hit song. Released in 1969, “Okie from Muskogee” was an instant success,…