“He Still Talks To His Father Through Every Guitar String.” When Ben Haggard steps on stage, the crowd doesn’t just hear a song — they hear a conversation between generations. Every note of “Mama Tried” sounds like Ben whispering, “I’m still carrying your truth, Dad.” The spotlight may shine on him, but it’s Merle’s shadow that completes the stage.
When Ben Haggard walks onto the stage, there’s a silence that feels almost sacred — the kind that only exists when the past and present meet under one spotlight. He…