Merle Haggard, Jamey Johnson singing "Long Black Veil"

Jamey Johnson was invited by the Hag to come up on stage and sing a song during the Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson concert at the Ohio State Fair on July 31, 2012.

[@pauldickey6134]

Jamey is , with out a doubt, the greatest country singer we have today....end of story. He is what we used to here on the radio any time we tuned into our local country station, thats what makes him so special...he is real

[@YourName-mh2xu]

I was at this show and it was g.d. amazing. Rip Merle haggard

[@scottmeade3192]

First time I've heard them together, looks to me like a passing of the torch. RIP the great Merle Haggard

[@susanhammons1800]

You gotta love how obviously humbled Jamey is in the presence of these legends. LOVE IT!!!

[@victorrodea7163]

Jamey is humbled because he's a true human being not the Tennessee Hollywood bullshit performer, I believe he's a human before a performer.

[@Bagglady889]

@@victorrodea7163 Jamey is real country💗

[@rockymountainrose8189]

Love how Jamey steps back and looks in total awe of Merle.

[@ksr9t]

You got to be somebody to have Haggard and Kristofferson back you up on guitars Thanks for keeping it going Jamey

[@walkshe]

I've always thought Long Black Veil is one of the most beautiful melodies, and poignant lyrics. Jamey certainly does it justice. Heard him sing it at one of his concerts. He really honors the old music. Kee it going Jamey!

[@Hagfan789]

Who wouldn't be nervous up there with Merle? Jamey, just like the rest of us..grew up listening & loving every word Merle put out on vinyl, cd or whatever..it's called Respect.

[@jasonogle3697]

You can tell he feels so honored

[@erinfraser7949]

Would loved to hear Merle Haggard song this song in his heyday. He sounded so much like Lefty Fizzle when he was trying to become a singer songwriter and what a bloody beauty he became. THE BEST

[@50hellkat2]

Jamey just lets those ballads roll out like water off a duck. Merle is humbled.

[@brianbytheocean]

Country isn't dead. It's just hard to find.

[@ralrh0901]

That´s one of the best things I heard beside music about Country Music.

[@wesleymccarty5182]

It's easy to find. Look for anything by Jamey Johnson, Ward Davis, Sturgril Simpson, ... just don't expect to hear it on "country" radio

[@tooge47]

is it "findable" on Sirius?

[@telfordbressette5151]

SCUBA Diver Amen Country Brother' good Country is Almost Dead. Glad someone still Rocks Country Roots!!! OOOOYAAAH!!!!

[@64fairlane305]

cody jinks is another

[@lucypalmer5170]

What a TALENT !!!

[@50cluv]

I was at this concert & i got chills when Jamey got up on stage with this country music ICON! Jamey is a true traditionalists like Merle & George & i hope he continues to sing those old TRUE COUNTRY songs!!

[@SkyeK-lm9gm]

What a blessing to have witnessed these men sing together

[@bobbyhaggard4518]

That's my uncle playing guitar but now I have to give Justice to Jamey Johnson because he is a legend on his way I will always love my Merrill but Jamie you did a great job thank you so much for singing with him I love both of you amen.

[@rocknroll5441]

We had the great fortune of being there that night. Kris, Merle, and then Jamey. The greatest concert moment of my life and I have been to many. Thank you for a memory I will never forget.

[@billpetersen9535]

Pretty damned good when you have Merle Haggard playin guitar and Kris Kristoferson singin backup for you.

[@farrahwalters22]

omg, i totally agree that his body language shows how humbled he is by merle. i thought it was so awesome that when it was time for the band to come in that merle threw his hand back and stopped them just to let jamey sing. . . .

[@AndyBenitez-jy7es]

Hi Farrah 💐💐

[@MsDavid316]

Jamey Johnson and Merle Haggard = Priceless

[@christianriedel7017]

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to see Merle at least once in my life. So sad I won't get to catch him this summer like I planned, so I used the money to see another legend again...Jamey Johnson

[@DM-hu5jg]

Fifty year later and Merle is still the boss.

[@twoZJs]

Fifty = Five

[@walliegirl2]

Merle, Johnny, Marty and Waylon are playing this song as we speak.

[@angus42868]

Jamey looks as if he feels out of place up there with Merle. But, he is exactly where he deserves to be. He is showing himself to be a humble and respectful man. Not to mention an enormous talent. Mr. Johnson is carrying on the kind of music Mr. Haggard, Jones, Jennings, Cash and many others devoted their lives to... And, doing it incredibly well!!

[@angus42868]

That surely would have made him more comfortable. You won't get anything from me other than great respect for Jamey Johnson! He has proven himself to be the best of the best.

[@ljones147]

I was at this concert, Jamey came in the back door partway through and I don't think he expected to be called onto the stage. It seemed like he was there just to be part of the audience.

[@angus42868]

Lisa Jones I am finally going to get to see him with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Indy July 31st. Looking forward to that. I'm a huge fan of Jamey Johnson!!

[@karennorth5668]

Lisa Jones You were there? ♡ What an awesome memory.

[@michaelhedgepeth5106]

Its like that gotta go to Court feeling, just got caught with another Woman , or Absolute Respect all balled up in one!!

[@broganmoffet7173]

Nice job Jamey. Merle doesn't perform with just anybody. You did yourself proud. Rip hag. You were the best

[@hellbilly520]

2 of my greatest heroes on stage together... wish I could have been there.

[@userfromtennessee2732]

Damn I wish I could have been there for this .

[@cosmicowboy111]

A passin of the torch ... the old to the new. Jamey Johnson the man bound to save TRUE country music!

[@dennismackey8169]

wyatt mccubbin is on that mission as well...

[@andyhurley5709]

Dennis Mackey So is Sturgill Simpson!

[@cosmicowboy111]

Yep and Yep

[@belene2]

+cosmicowboy111 someone has to!

[@colleendiazdiaz7560]

FACTS## JAMEY IS THE REAL DEAL, SO COOL TO SEE AN ARTIST WHO TRULY RELATES TO HIS LISTENERS. HARDCORE COUNTRY, JUST THE WAY I LIKE IT!😉💚💪🔥✌

[@edwardward234]

You know you've got talent when you impress the hage

[@heavenboundgroup]

Well here's my #1 & my #2 country singers performing together! Wish i had been there!

[@onemokly]

The voice of jamey is the spirit of the real country. I cant want till hè comes to europe

[@davidblack6825]

Jamey Johnson is the last hope for keeping classic country and outlaw country alive

[@michaelhart5748]

David Black .....but then there's Chris Stapleton.

[@jp-a1a729]

Micheal Hart And there’s Cody Jinks!

[@Cts_99]

Michael Hart I like Chris and Cody but Jamey is by far on another level as far as legend status

[@benjaminowens1507]

I miss u

[@johnkendall6558]

Love Chris, but not really country much closer to blues

[@amandagraham3640]

I absolutely love Jamey. He is by far my favorite musician and songwriter. No one covers this song quite like him. Stay keeping it real JJ. You're amazing.

[@gategate6]

agreed Amanda!!!! you are clever and have a keen ear in a true country music singer!!!!

[@dkstarkey7135]

Jamey an icon like Merle, he’s very well liked, and will go down as one of the greatest.

[@rottmannash]

Truly a song before its time. I was fortunate enough to get to know the songwriter, Danny Dill the last years of his life. He was a country boy from rural Tennessee but wrote a fairly complex song for the era.

[@karenjones2381]

The reverence that the younger true country artists have for Haggard is so awesome to see. Toby Keith stepping in to help Haggard on his second to last performance in Feb of this year is another example. Go check that out,,,,it's on you tube, three songs,,,Haggard is on an oxygen tank and he asked Toby to help him out. I hope these men pass on what Haggard gave them! So true about country not being dead, but just hard to find,,,but it's there if you make the effort!

[@mango77]

Just decided to look this up, cause I was there that night. This was a co-headlining gig with Kris/Merle at the Ohio State Fair, and Jamey was there in the front row as a fan. Was a phenomenal show.

[@1bls]

Imagine how much fun it was for Jamey to sing with these greats. Having the Hag watch you sing, watching your timing, watching your skills, must have been scary and great all at the same time.

[@cutiefan3432]

You´re absolutely right "SCUBA Diver". And what a great honour to be invited by MERLE HAGGARD on stage.Hey Jamie, you´re accepted by the RIGHT people! Great per formance!!

[@tubewatchers56]

Jamey is THE REAL DEAL ! I don't know what his background is but somebody raised him RIGHT !

[@ROTAXD]

JJ does an absolutely wonderful job of covering just about any classic country tune. His own songs & talent far and away make Jamie the answer to The Possums question of "Who's gonna fill their shoes?

[@jarrodarnett8296]

you can see the respect Jamie Johnson has for Merle and Chris Christopherson. when either one starts to sing he almost completely tones down not to over voice them

[@henrystarr1149]

Jarrod Arnett your so wrong by this time hag n Kris didn't have the lungs n were given Jamey props by singing Merle's idol lefty.

[@jarrodarnett8296]

maybe you should watch it again bud!

[@sandystephens6716]

It's called Respect

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Kris Kristofferson!!!

[@patricktompkins1103]

What do you know? Chris? Really? Christofferson? Really?

[@grege.2113]

old country wont die as long as Jamey Johnson is around

[@jackieredmon5791]

Greg E. .

[@jessegrant8666]

Long as im around

[@pukalady]

The only song by Jamie Johnson that you hear on the radio occasionally is You should have seen it in Color. I have his album and live it. You never hear Lucas Nelson (Willie's son) on the radio either. He's so good.

[@kennethlingle2885]

Merle Haggard and Jamey Johnson together. Nuf said people. It don't get no better than this.

[@wendysamuel9029]

What a honor! To stand up with some of the greatest.

[@wingsorion]

Man, this is awesome. How great it must have been to get up there with Merle and Kris. Jamey is a true country star, performing with true country legends. One day, he'll be legend too. Keep It up, Jamey!

[@gloriazuendel8465]

Freaking Jamey Johnson is so real, so honest country that he just make me and I'm sure everyone that listens to him appreciate what true heartfelt music is!! Good and bad!!Love you Jamey can't wait to see you in Erie,Pa.!!!

[@stephanie3389]

i love merle forever RIP love jamey johnson

[@rickvance193]

Jamie really is the next generation of country music.

[@jamiemartin1793]

Thank goodness for Jamey Johnson. He's about the only hope we have for somebody to fill their shoes

[@rockymountainrose8189]

Great job Jamey! I like Jamey's laid back style and heartfelt traditional sound. Can you imagine standing next to Merle Haggard on the stage and singing Lefty Frizzell's Long Black Veil? I say Lefty because I can only associate him with this song and he was an obvious influence on Merle.

[@leejohnson7723]

Wonderful. Merle, Jamey, and kris.

[@standavis766]

Outstanding! Merle Haggard was the first real concert I ever saw, just over 30 years ago and still defines country music in my mind, along with Cash, Jennings, jones, Nelson, Williams Sr and Jr, and maybe Buck Owens. Johnson does a decent job here, and from what I see respects the guys who have come before

[@Cts_99]

He did a great job. The alive legends always have him sing and do their tributes

[@paulparadis969]

For me this is the best I have ever heard this song sung.

[@artcozr1]

Thank God for all those Musicians from the day who gave us all they had . And for those who still do . Thank you !!!

[@walkshe]

I've always loved this song and have heard Jamey sing it live. He certainly does it justice. But then, I don't think I've ever heard Jamey sing anything I didn't like.

[@stevesigmon7685]

wow!what a treat.God rest ole Merle.

[@chrisparsons6686]

Jamey is snd has been the man for years glad he’s still holdin it down today got to see Merle just before he passed😞 but he was awesome and still had that great sense of humor🙏🏻

[@ladytam1969]

A great job Jamey I love it my ex husband called me up and told me to look up Jamey and I did and now I love his music .

[@GorrillaKong]

Pure Class! Thats all i have to say about Jamey Johnson.

[@johncruzan2041]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@anthonygermano9363]

That was amazing. Thank You All.

[@karenjones5018]

even with one foot in the grave Merle had more talent than any of these new punks RIP mighty merle

[@suzannedean3450]

Love this version of one of my all time favorite songs!

[@AndyBenitez-jy7es]

Hi Suzanne 💐💐

[@k.c.toronjo2181]

Absolutely the best phrasing for the sentiments meant to be expressed in this song that I've ever heard and I grew up loving Lefty wailing this thing on the cheap little radio in my increasingly dim past. I really like this guy - thanks for the posting. rt.

[@k.c.toronjo2181]

Heard it twice - loved it best both times. rt

[@jonathanjohnson2303]

It's awesome how Jamey is so effortlessly country. While all these other no talent ass clowns over do it. He just exudes it naturally, as for Merle , he's just a legend. Which in my book, Jamey will be too.

[@bonniejulien8505]

wow what a talent❤

[@slinginguitarman]

2 legends and 1 damn fine torch bearer.

[@eilking9242]

Jamey looked at merle all the time but Merle didn't, came through at the end with a smile. Chris ever the gentleman shook hand and smiled. thanks much for post.

[@sydneypatterson9424]

Love me some Jamey Johnson !!!!!

[@ritaslemp70]

Jamey could sing addresses and I would melt. Love true country!!

[@wernermaverick135]

Nice and sweet performance, well done👍🎶

[@Mr63572]

3 Great singers !!!!!

[@benfriel9259]

I had the great fortune of being at that show, truly one of my best memories!!!

[@albertgatte5419]

that's just pure COOL right there.

[@johnmccormick175]

Music that will last forever! Awesome

[@armywife1641]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@BigdogBEZZA]

Two legends from different generations ❤

[@bobbyhood3109]

Jamey is the man

[@jeremywren3489]

I so enjoyed watching this video! Brought a really big smile to my face! Thank you! George Jones asked the question who's gonna fill their shoes.......Jamey Johnson has answered that question!

[@vladtheimpaler512]

The New Riders of the Purple Sage covered this song and it used to be my favorite, but I think this one may have to be number one now. Awesome voice!

[@kellytobolski565]

Excellent!!!!!! Love this video!!!!! Nice to see Kris Kristofferson there too. Miss Merle, may he Rest In Peace.

[@pamhughes-me2lt]

He seem so shy and humble to be be there with Merle

[@immaris1978]

This is the best thing I have ever seen. JESUS.

[@henrystarr1149]

my favorite country song covered by one of my favorite singer's at a LEGENDS concert!trifecta

[@sandyalford7152]

LOVE this!

[@ericmaxson4859]

Love this... the way he slowed it down too fits this song very well. I do say this slowed down version is my favorite.

[@f4482]

+Eric Maxson If you think this is slowed down, go find the rolling stones version, they do it as a VERY slow ballad

[@san42381able]

Best concert I've ever seen of two greats

[@san42381able]

Two fifths of whiskey and an eightball down we made it to this show. All my pics were blurry and we bought all the wrong size shirts, but it was fucking amazing! Tuscaloosa was proud to have these legends on stage together!

[@MrJnash59]

😂 🤟

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@MrJnash59ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😊😘💘🌅

[@paulparadis969]

Beautiful, this is perfect.

[@ALLEYOOP77]

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER!

[@gatormike1434]

Merle, George and Hank are my favs but John Anderson is right on their tails. Great vid. Thanks!

[@ChristyTedder-tp9dg]

My 2 favorite share the circle. How freaking awsome

[@gregoryarmistead3228]

2 great legends one rip and the other still bringing us great country music!!!!!

[@sartainja]

I bet Jamey is honored to be singing with his hero.

[@clayfraughton8417]

One of my aunt Dixie's favorites ...sweet souls last forever

[@thebluemax100]

who is that old man playing the guitar? Only the best country singer ever to sing a country song.

[@jerenitafagayan3300]

If am not mistaken, it is Kris Kristoferson ...

[@Pjaimeow]

+jerenita fagayan I think he meant Merle.

[@MontaniSemperLiberi35]

max dobbs ....Merle Haggard "Hag"...Legend...One of the most iconic voices in the history of country music...Working Man's Poet...a musical, lyrical genius...

[@Gutslinger]

Me reading the first sentence: 😡 "Why you!." Me after reading the second sentence: 👍😉

[@jdajm23]

That's not Waylon.

[@jimmyfletcher7488]

he ( Jamey Johnson) is simply the best singer songwriter out thir!!!!

[@aintscered]

somehow I watch this over and over . Jamey is just da man

[@wilmapiercy6838]

I love this song! Thanks for sharing.

[@RonnieTheFish]

They did a great cover of old Lefty Frizzell . Great job fellers

[@primroseharan9749]

Fantastic singer up there with the fantastic merle

[@akbrown15]

remember when country music was this good? carry the torch Jamey.

[@richardbarry1973]

put it this way...i love Jamie Johnson! hes got a country voice!

[@dand4692]

Ten years ago, on a cold dark night Someone was killed, 'neath the town hall light There were few at the scene, but they all agreed That the slayer who ran, looked a lot like me The judge said son, what is your alibi If you were somewhere else, then you won't have to die I spoke not a word, thou it meant my life For I'd been in the arms of my best friend's wife She walks these hills in a long black veil She visits my grave when the night winds wail Nobody knows, nobody sees Nobody knows but me Oh, the scaffold is high and eternity's near She stood in the crowd and shed not a tear But late at night, when the north wind blows In a long black veil, she cries ov're my bones She walks these hills in a long black veil She visits my grave when the night winds wail Nobody knows, nobody sees Nobody knows but me