Ben Haggard - The Farmer's Daughter

A great rare version of a Merle Haggard classic "The Farmer's Daughter" from Ben Haggard. The Haggard Brothers performed this great tune along with Scott Joss on fiddle, Joe Reed on bass, James Mitchell on guitar and Toby Caldwell on drums. This was part of the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival performed on Oct. 30, 2021 in Greenville, TX.

[@katherineskaggs6739]

Omg! He sounds more like his father all the time! He’s getting better and better! Love it!

[@irenefisher3863]

I agree close your eyes as its like merle singing ,well done Ben.

[@billybeard3068]

Hi Ben I like how your doing

[@carrolltucker]

great job!!!! 👍👍

[@bavlen]

Great show, guys. the fiddle and keyboard do a lot for the band. Ben's singing is superb.

[@garykirkland927]

The more I listen to his singing the better it gets, Just like Dad.

[@user-pu2qc3sc1d]

THIS. IS. TALENT. This is who we should be hearing on the radio instead of some of these new ones.

[@delaniemarie]

The hair stood up on my arm when the song started because I thought it was Johnny Gimble playing fiddle. I spoke with him more than once and I think he would be pleased just to be thought of. He was that kind of guy. GREAT JOB BEN and everybody! And great song. Rest well Merle.

[@Shakeyleg]

Johnny Gimble is a legend for sure. I saw him live a few times and regret not getting to say hello as you did. Thanks for such a great comment!

[@bfr123456]

Yeah, Scott has that sound. Scott used to wear dressy suits and have his hair high and smiled alot when way back with Merle.

[@Shakeyleg]

@@bfr123456 He still dresses better than most all of us! Lol. I did ask him if he used to dye his hair when he was on tour with Merle. He always seemed to look so young with a full head of white hair. He said never! One of the nicest people I have ever met on the country music scene.

[@katherineskaggs6739]

Damn! He’s sounding more like his father all the time.

[@jackiejohnson8612]

Absolutely amazing a God given inheritance from your dad.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

🎯😆🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@Whickedlee]

That's not how "talent" works. What he got from his father was opportunity and a great example. If he spent lots of time with his dad he would have picked up the inflection, cadence and tone of the voice. But to sing and play at this level he had to practice and work. Hard work gave him 90 percent of this.

[@karinchalmers3311]

oh my god close your eyes and you would think you were listening to merle

[@Shakeyleg]

You should hear him live! It is hard to tell the difference. So amazing.

[@karinchalmers3311]

i met merle down here in australia about 20 years ago love all the boys and of couse merle too

[@user-od9zo7uu7z]

He even plays guitar just like Merle. Outstanding.

[@heideschloegl7016]

Amazing this song he's a very talented man and he'ss sounding like his dad❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

Ben sounds most like his dad of the sons.

[@arthurjoseph9884]

May Merle RIP and may his sons be around for a long long time.

[@scottjossfan624]

What a beautiful song... and that fiddle.... breaks a heart.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ciao Scott! Come stai? 🙋‍♀️😘💕💘🌅

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Honestly, I had to look twice to make sure that wasn't Merle singing. Ben sounds more and more like his father all the time. Awesome job, Ben!!

[@rickrobitaille8809]

🎶😁✔🇨🇦

[@carolcrowson4441]

His brother Marty is this good too

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

@@carolcrowson4441 yes Marty is a good singer as well

[@judyburgess4138]

Yes

[@mikegrey5663]

I saw him in concert a couple weeks ago and he did an awesome job

[@bernicesmith4070]

Ben Haggard sounds like his dad, Merle Haggard... Amazing voice..❤

[@suehallman9259]

It makes my heart happy to hear merles sons sing these songs I love all the haggard songs please keep your dad happy by singing he would be so proud to know that you all sound so much like him 💕 💖 keep these country songs forever we all love them and you

[@0johnirving162]

A gifted singer..i admired Merle very much, greetings from the Philippines.

[@carolcrowson4441]

I seen you guys, and Marty at Music City bar and grill on Broadway. Mished you guys at the Shed. Will see you here next time. Oh my what talent

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Been really nailed it on this one. What an awesome voice he has! He really needs to make a CD !

[@mikegrey5663]

Agree

[@gigirobbin5340]

I love all the Haggard brothers, Ben, Noel, Marty, and Scott!!!

[@jolilly3833]

I didn't know Merle had 4 sons !!! Ben is awesome and I hope the other guys sing also .Merle was my Hero ,Ben will be also,

[@gigirobbin5340]

@@jolilly3833 Yes, he sure did. Ben, Noel, Marty, and Scott.. Scott, has sung his dads songs as well…. Scott looks just like Merle, but he has written his own songs, as well… “Beer Me Up Scotty” & “Living In The Shadow Of Merle”. Scott, also has made his own way, and finally saved up enough to buy his own bus, plus he is fixing to be headed to George.., He will be on tour this yr… I love Scotts new upcoming songs as well… I can’t say to much, but I do love his song, Living In The Shadow If Merle”

[@gigirobbin5340]

@@jolilly3833 Scott does look more like Merle, but like I said, I love them all!!

[@gigirobbin5340]

@@jolilly3833 Scott, is not living on his dads money… Scott, has worked his way up on his own.. Yes, he has sung his dads songs, but he has written an entire EP which should be real soon.. 🥰✊🏼

[@gigirobbin5340]

@@jolilly3833 Yes, Scott Haggard he sings, “Living InnThe Shadow Of Merle, “Beer Me Up Scotty”, “Take This County Back”, plus his dads music and more…!! He had his own tour bus and doing great! Him and his fiancé live in my neighboring state, Missouri!! Scott and his fiancé are amazing people!!!

[@dorisbeeler7666]

Love real country keep it up

[@mmartin7483]

Gosh.. he sounds just like his dad. How wonderful Merle lives on thru his son's.

[@jolilly3833]

So awesome and keeps Merle alive .Love you Ben

[@catlilyscraftykorner]

I love Ben! He’s so gifted/ talented beyond belief. ❤️❤️❤️

[@PK-bh1ww]

Ben has an absolutley beautiful voice. Love it. Whn I want some nutty gritty country I watch his older You Tube videos if just him and his guitar. Wish he would come close enough for me to attend his concert.

[@paulgordon-sh1pc]

Love his boys it was great to honor there dad the hag loveded his Ben and part in the show !!’

[@bobbyjones5390]

A young Merle. Keep it up Ben.

[@maryanneclarkson8729]

Amazing!!! Please don't stop singing your Dad's songs. You bring him back to life, with a voice so much like his. Love this❤️🤗🎵🎶🎶❤️❤️👏👏🙏

[@markive9907]

The Boys are keeping it Real . Scott Joss can sure play that fiddle sweet ! ❤️👍

[@gigirobbin5340]

Yes, Scott Haggard looks just like his dad!! Scott is amazing as well!!! I love all 4 of the Haggard brothers!

[@emiliovaqueromartin1656]

Happy New Year from Spain to fans Family Merle

[@gigirobbin5340]

Hello Ben…!!!

[@katherineskaggs6739]

Just awesome!

[@johnhinson7836]

Great singer

[@disdonc6012]

He sounds more like Merle as time goes by...

[@lindadix1465]

He's sounding more like his Dad all the time!! Love it........

[@corir1045]

Damn he actually does sound goof and like his great father. Not like these other next generation country musicians

[@marjorietrimble5710]

Sounds just like his father father was a great singer had a good looking man . All four of his sons thing real good. Look something like their dad

[@aka19441944]

GREAT LOVE IT

[@jolienfourie8469]

Whow....beautiful

[@sueadt8421]

Sounds soooo much like his dad!!!❤️🌈🌻💕🪴

[@bigjohnmfc]

Thought it was merle take a massive bow ben xx from Glasgow scotland xx an original country bakersfield superstar x dad will be proud x in heaven

[@Shakeyleg]

Great comment John. Ben is a gift Merle left his fans for sure.

[@bigjohnmfc]

@@Shakeyleg his other brothers are absolutely outstanding singers too a gifted family of musicians i could listen to them all night and tbh i have done

[@bunkysbbq6374]

I could listen to this on repeat all day. Wow!

[@garykirkland927]

All four of those guys are very talented and Merle would be proud of them. Noel is very very good on his Dads songs too. I wish I could attend one of Noel and Bens shows. I m in South Georgia and nobody ever comes down here.

[@Shakeyleg]

Hopefully they get down your way soon! A few more Texas dates are on the books. Would love to see a full tour!

[@dieterganster9187]

Thank you Sir !

[@magbrown1]

Beautiful

[@garykirkland927]

Man that’s great singing. Love this young man.

[@rodneybjornstad9016]

That’s a great song. You honor your father with it. Well done

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Dang BEN You Did a FINE JOB on this Weak in a couple of places but SO Much like Your Daddy. We Love Yo u. Love that Fiddle Too.

[@paulasmussen3929]

Wow!

[@jenacarruthers2993]

beautiful,,,,miss My Merle

[@virginiabraden6849]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@theresascanlan5438]

Sounds so much like Dad Great. Miss Merle

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Legend Haggard 😎🇨🇦

[@adabrass5935]

Sounds so much like Merle!!

[@foreverlv311]

Awesome

[@himnosdenaufrago]

¡¡Fabuloso!

[@bruceschorr3926]

WOW!

[@terryleep6028]

Damn it's 5 o'clock somewhere!!!!!

[@Shakeyleg]

Lol right! Heaven was a drink of wine err I mean beer.

[@bobbyhawks2515]

Hey Ben, so proud of you for keeping your father's music alive, I plan on seeing you in Bowling Green Ky. Also tell your bug man Mike I said hello.

[@gadd3690]

Mo Pitney Owns this song!!!

[@Shakeyleg]

I am a Mo Pitney fan too! A good guy.

[@johnnyidol2417]

Great country voice!

[@jenacarruthers2993]

Merle’s Boy

[@eulasilsby7236]

Sound like your father!!!!

[@jamesworthington3346]

On most songs I don't agree that Ben sounds like merle but on this song he sure does

[@BlackCat-dm7se]

damn he sounds just like his dad 😲

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Speak UP BEN. Put some emotions in what Your Saying Please. I know You can do it. Because You have before. We Love Yall.

[@sparkey044]

Man, he sounds like his daddy

[@judyatwell7389]

Merle??? Omg!!!

[@johnhinson7836]

Omg a reincarnation of your dad

[@Shakeyleg]

Truth

[@marthaevans2914]

sound like his daddy

[@paulgordon-sh1pc]

Merle sang he could be the richest man in 7 counties not good enough to take her hand compare to what Ben said Ben said touch her hand and several counties instead of7 counties Ben sang the song really good but didn’t use hi dads words I’m true country don’t miss much when it come to the same word I guess some might calling not picking no harm done

[@Jimbo_Bluff]

he sounds just like Merle and may be a better guitar player.

[@Jimbo_Bluff]

and only 29 years old