Merle Haggard can still remember the first time he heard Ray Price's voice come out of the radio, fronting Lefty Frizzell's band on "If You're Ever Lonely Darling" in 1951. And the memory of hearing "I'll Be There" for the first time in 1954 still makes him break out into song.
More than a decade later Haggard opened for Price on a 90-day run and
the two formed a friendship that would last almost five decades. Haggard
took time Tuesday (December 17, 2013) to talk about his early influence and longtime
friend, a day after his fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member passed
away at 87 at his Texas home. Haggard says Price's music, and his
independent spirit, were always inspirational. MORE HERE
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An Appreciation: Country music legend Merle Haggard remembers his mentor Ray Price with pride and fondness HERE
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