Here are 6 memorable last concerts by artists such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Daryle Singletary. George Jones was aware that his concert was his last, while Daryle Singletary was not, making the song he performed at the end even more haunting.
Following Merle Haggard's passing, a story circulated about Toby Keith assisting him in exiting the stage gracefully during his final performance. However, this story turned out to be false, as Keith was not present at Haggard's last show. The individual who initially spread this misinformation was also not in attendance.
In reality, actor W. Earl Brown was not present at the concert where Keith helped Haggard finish. He only learned about it afterwards.
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Taste of Country found a review of Merle Haggard's last concert, highlighting a touching moment that deserves as much recognition as Toby Keith's hero story. This special moment is included in a video and pictures showcasing six memories from Haggard's final concert.
The video includes John Denver's final performance, Johnny Cash's last song, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell performance.
Our top choice is the Singletary performance. If you know the song "Old Violin" by Johnny Paycheck, you'll see where he left off in his performance. If you're not familiar with the song, continue watching to see for yourself.
6 Last Performances by Iconic Country Music Stars
Photo Credit: Billy Dukes
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