There have been six haunting final concerts by notable artists such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Daryle Singletary. George Jones was aware that his concert would be his last, while Daryle Singletary was unaware, adding an eerie quality to the song he performed to conclude the evening.
Following the passing of Merle Haggard, an anecdote emerged about Toby Keith's supposed assistance in allowing Haggard to gracefully retire from the stage. However, this account turned out to be false. Contrary to what was believed, Keith was not present during Haggard's last performance, and the individual who deceived us into believing otherwise was also absent.
In fact, the actor W. Earl Brown was not present at the event where Keith actually assisted Haggard in finishing. He had only heard about it.
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Taste of Country uncovered a critique of what turned out to be Haggard's last performance and found a remarkable moment that deserves just as much recognition as the Toby Keith hero tale. This is one of six memories from the final concert that are shared in the video above (and in the pictures below).
Included in this poignant video are the last performance by John Denver, the final song by Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell.
We absolutely love the Singletary performance. If you're already familiar with Johnny Paycheck's song "Old Violin," then you know exactly how amazing it is. However, if you haven't heard it before, we highly recommend that you continue watching because it's truly something special.
Here are six last concerts by renowned country music artists. Photo credit goes to Billy Dukes.
In loving memory: 40 talented country singers and songwriters who left us too soon. Credits to Billy Dukes for the gallery.
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