 Haggard made a lot of music in his career that spanned over half a century, remembering his music, honoring his legacy, along with the unveiling of a statue of Merle, the highlights of a major celebration coming up in Muskogee. Merle and his band, The Strangers, performed Okie from Muskogee live in the town's Civic Center on October 10, 1969 this year. Same date, the party begins. From the Radio Oklahoma News Network, I'm Bob Sands.