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 unaware of this fact, which added an eerie quality to the song he selected to close out the night.
Following the passing of Merle Haggard, there circulated a compelling tale about Toby Keith's role in ensuring that Haggard gracefully exited the stage. However, this narrative turned out to be false. Keith was not present during Haggard's last performance, and the person who deceived us into believing otherwise was also absent.
In fact, the individual mentioned, actor W. Earl Brown, did not attend the show where Keith truly assisted Haggard in finishing. He simply learned about it later.
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Taste of Country found a review of what ended up being Haggard's last concert, and they uncovered a special moment that deserves just as much recognition as the Toby Keith hero story. This moment is one of six final concert memories that are shared in the video and pictures below.
Included in this emotionally charged video are John Denver's final performance, Johnny Cash's last song, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell.
The Singletary performance is the one we enjoy the most. If you know Johnny Paycheck's song "Old Violin," you'll recognize the style. If you're unfamiliar, make sure to continue watching.
There are six upcoming concerts that will serve as the final performances from some of the most iconic country music artists.
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Credit for Gallery: Billy Dukes
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