THE SONG THAT SAID IT ALL: At Merle Haggard’s funeral, the chapel was hushed—every pew filled with country legends, family, and fans who grew up on his songs. When Alan Jackson stood and walked slowly to the front, guitar in hand, the room turned still. Dressed in a black suit and cowboy hat, Alan paused beside Merle’s casket, his voice already heavy with emotion.
Alan Jackson’s Quiet Farewell to Merle Haggard Leaves Chapel in Reverent Silence The chapel was still. Not from ceremony or…