Merle Haggard boards tour bus for new round of shows

With a new album for a new label now in stores, country icon Merle Haggard is again working the road.

Haggard is scheduled to play a mix of casino and theater shows in January and February, and other scattered dates are set through July. Details are in the itinerary below.

In December, the singer/songwriter dropped his latest album, "Unforgettable," on which he sings his renditions of standards including "Cry Me a River," "Stardust" and "Pennies from Heaven." It also includes a lone original song, "What Love Can Do," which Haggard co-wrote with his wife, Theresa.

"Unforgettable" marks Haggard's return to Capitol Records, his home in the '60s and '70s.

Prior to his latest release, Haggard recorded a series of albums for independent labels, most recently a 2004 Christmas set. Before that, he released "Haggard Like Never Before," a 2003 album featuring the single "That's the News," which criticizes the mainstream media for its coverage of the war in Iraq.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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January 2005
27 - Pendleton, OR - Wildhorse Casino
28 - Boise, ID - Morrison Center
29 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino

February 2005
4, 5 - Lincoln City, OR - Chinook Winds Casino
9 - Jackson, CA - Jackson Rancheria Casino
12 - Oroville, CA - Feather Falls Casino
13 - Hanford, CA - Fox Theater
18, 19 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa

March 2005
11 - Las Vegas, NV - Texas Station Casino
12 - Long Beach, CA - The Vault

May 2005
14 - Dripping Springs, TX - Stone Mountain Event Center

June 2005
19 - Victorville, CA - Huck Finn Jubilee
24, 25 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga's Nugget

July 2005
30 - Sweet Home, OR - Oregon Jamboree

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