Merle Haggard Agrees To Produce New Johnny Rodriguez Album

How do you like working with Hyena Records this time out?

Hyena Records, though an independent label, doesn’t think small. Every label I have ever signed with only thinks regionally to their interests. Hyena knows that I travel internationally and should be promoted that way. Also they know that I’m in the cracks of genres, not rock enough for Americana, and too roots for country. They have a lot of integrity and are putting their neck out their to make a mark with my music.

“Thank you so much. It took me 52 years — and I do appreciate this. I’d like to thank Porter Wagoner who taught me just about everything I know about this business,” Mel replied.

“I have had a lot of industry people ask why Tim would choose to do something other than his current single on an awards show. I think it takes a true artist with vision to look beyond the status quo and see what might exist by stretching the boundaries.”

Watch the video of McGraw’s live performance on Matt’s review of the song.

Nelson was one of the first biofuel champions in the music world and recalled being puzzled when his wife first told him she was interested in purchasing a biofuel-compatible Volkswagen Jetta. “I thought she might have finally found my Maui stash,” he joked, to uproarious applause.