Here are 6 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 element to the song he performed to close the show.
Following the passing of Merle Haggard, a story circulated claiming that Toby Keith had assisted him in exiting the stage with dignity. However, this story turned out to be false as Keith was not present at Haggard's final performance, and the person who spread this misinformation was also not in attendance.
In reality, actor W. Earl Brown was not present at the event where Keith assisted Haggard in finishing. He only learned about it after the fact.
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Taste of Country found a review of Merle Haggard's last concert, and it highlighted a touching moment that deserves as much recognition as the Toby Keith hero story. This moment is one of six memories from Haggard's final concert, which are shared in the video and pictures below.
The video includes John Denver's final performance, Johnny Cash's last song, and Waylon Jennings' made-for-TV farewell, adding to the bittersweet nature of the compilation.
The Singletary performance is the one we enjoy the most. If you know Johnny Paycheck's song "Old Violin," you'll recognize the similarities in the performance. If you're not familiar with the song, continue watching to see for yourself.
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