6 Haunting Last Performances: Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Daryle Singletary + More
George Jones was aware that his last concert was approaching. On the other hand, Daryle Singletary was not, which added an eerie quality to the song he decided to close the night with.
Following the passing of Merle Haggard, there was a widely spread story claiming that Toby Keith had assisted him in exiting the stage with dignity during his final performance. However, this story turned out to be false as Keith was not present at Haggard's last show, and the person who spread the misinformation was also not in attendance.
In reality, actor W. Earl Brown was not present at the event where Keith assisted Haggard. He had only heard about it from someone else.
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Taste of Country found a review of Merle Haggard's last concert, revealing a touching moment that deserves just as much recognition as the Toby Keith hero story. This special moment is one of six final concert memories highlighted in the video and images provided.
The video includes John Denver's final performance, Johnny Cash's last song, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell, adding a touch of bittersweetness.
We really enjoy the Singletary performance the most. If you know the song "Old Violin" by Johnny Paycheck, you'll understand the significance of where he left it during the performance. If you're not familiar with the song, continue watching to see what we mean.
6 Last Performances by Iconic Country Music Artists
Credit: Billy Dukes, Image Gallery
In memory: 40 country singers and songwriters who passed away at a young age. Photo credit: Billy Dukes.
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