When Marty Haggard steps on stage to sing “My Dad,” it’s more than just a song — it’s a heartfelt tribute drawn from a lifetime of love, pain, and memories shared with country legend Merle Haggard. Marty remembers nights on the road, watching his father pour his soul into every lyric, even as personal struggles weighed heavy on his heart. He recalls the quiet moments too — fishing trips, stories under the stars, and a father’s hard-won wisdom. “My Dad” captures that journey: the admiration, the heartache, and the deep bond between a son and the man who taught him how to live and how to sing with truth. Through this song, Marty doesn’t just honor Merle’s music — he honors the man behind the legend.
Introduction: In the realm of country music, lineage often plays as powerful a role as legacy — and in the case of Marty Haggard, son of the legendary Merle Haggard,…