“Kern River” – Merle Haggard A haunting and heartfelt classic from Merle Haggard, “Kern River” tells the story of love, loss, and memory set against the rugged beauty of California’s Kern River. With his trademark honesty and emotion, Merle delivers one of his most powerful performances — a song about grief, reflection, and the pain of remembering what can never be regained. A timeless reminder that even in sorrow, Merle Haggard’s voice finds poetry in the truth. | Timeless Country Echoes