Here are six memorable last concerts from artists like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Daryle Singletary. George Jones was aware that his concert was his last, while Daryle Singletary was not, adding an eerie twist to the song he performed to close the show.
Following the passing of Merle Haggard, there was a popular story circulating about Toby Keith assisting him in gracefully exiting the stage during his final performance. However, this story turned out to be false. Toby Keith was not present at Haggard's last show, nor was the individual who falsely claimed to have been there.
In reality, actor W. Earl Brown was not present at the event where Keith assisted Haggard in finishing. He only found out about it later.
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Taste of Country found a review of what may have been Haggard's last concert, uncovering 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 pictures provided.
This video includes John Denver's final performance, Johnny Cash's last song, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell.
We really enjoy the Singletary performance. If you know the song "Old Violin" by Johnny Paycheck, you'll understand the emotional depth of the performance. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend watching it to experience its impact.
6 Last Performances by Legendary Country Music Artists
Written by: Billy Dukes
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