“Don’t Eat That Yellow Pie”: The Day Alan Jackson Called Merle Haggard Crazy—and Meant It with Love. Some stories reveal more than fame ever could. When Alan Jackson recalled a blunt, hilarious moment with his hero Merle Haggard, it wasn’t disrespect—it was devotion. One lemon pie, one unfiltered comment, and a memory that perfectly captured the wild honesty of country music’s soul.
Introduction: In the long tradition of country music, the most memorable moments are often not found in chart statistics or…