Pitney, Mo - I Met Merle Haggard Today Lyrics

That's a pretty sweet tune.

Sounds like a cross between Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakum. Awesome. Sings the real country music that is going extinct.

lucky bastard.....wish i'd met the HAG...!!!

Drop D, got it. Where can I learn these riffs?

Hey Mo, is this a true or semi true story?

PS.... are you using an alternate tuning, and is there a way we can learn how to play this?

I got to interact with the Hag, too! Between songs, he called me out for being too drunk & out of control. Mo, you have to get to the Indy/Bloomington IN area! Get hooked up with The Country Music Armadillo.

Great writing & singing by Mo. ~ Arthur

As a Canadian guitar player that is some picking Mo. Love it.

Awesome!

Man Mo played the shit out of that guitar!

Sing it son!

Wow! I thought country music was gone forever!!! NOT!!! Love him!!

truly a country singer love mos voice brilliant

sounds awesome man..keep it country..👍👍👍👍👍

sounds awesome man..keep it country..👍👍👍👍👍

Very cool.

Very well could be the next legend. He' got all the tools.

Mo Pitney. A brilliant young artist with so much talent! Thank you Mo for keeping Real Country Music alive and well. my husband has been for 55 years of his 68 here on Earth. He's gettin back on that horse after a bout with cancer. Kenny Brent says His best pal Faron, and friends John Austin Paycheck, Waymore, Del(The Doodler) Reeves would all be proud of you and grateful as well.

Never could afford to See Mr Merle Wish I had....Glad you did And Im glad you are with us and going to continue some classic Country Music....So youg, but so Old School at heart !

love this kid

Like everyone else said...Great Voice and Talent....Wish I could have Met Merle......You have so let Hear our next 3 Albums.......Go get em

your awesome,, found ya looking at old timmers country Roy Clark and jonny man you good. Good luck my friend

Many newer Country singers don't have a clue about serious guitar playing. Watch dear Mo - this kid not only sings great but actually plays the guitar very, very well. Love this song - especially since Mo wrote it.

You need to bring out an all-Merle Haggard album. Caught your version of The Farmer's Daughter. WOW. Just about spot-on with Merle's version. Keep it up, you got talent. Something that's entirely missing from Country Music today.

He is about the only good country music today

Neville you're right

your right, love him

Wow ! your going to the top my friend....Wish I could have met the Hag....Great Voice.....Great Talent !

Don't lose those roots--- you have got it going and keeping up the traditional sounds of country or any style. Your style is what put you on the map. Love you and I am sure Merle did and does listen to you from Heaven.

So glad I got to find a real country singer. Love this! Holly has a great voice also. After seeing the little thing on the side saying great version of Borrowed Angel and listening I was hooked. Mo Pitney is the first CD I have bought in several years. My last ones were older ones by Brad Paisley!! I love you Mo.. Keep it up honey.. Fantastic work. And was glad to hear the story on one of the videos in Larrys country diner about you singing in my hero (Buck Owens) studio!!

THIS GUY WILL ONE DAY BECOME A LEGEND LIKE MERLE AND GEORGE JONES.

yes he will

That is very cool

A little too 'rocky' for good solid country but he has a great voice and is a great guitar player. I prefer his more traditional country songs.

listen to his other stuff very traditional

Wow, he's got a good country voice for how young he looks.

I think he's only 22

yes he does have a great voice and he is very young!! He's in his very early 20's!!

This guys amazing

Such a great country voice from a guy as young as you. Mo, you are really gonna do do well for yourself. I love Merle Haggard and I hope you you reach as far as Merle one day. All the best Mo. Keep singing and making records.

Who's gonna fill their shoes? Mo is 😊

Merle Haggard the farmers dayghter

SOUNDS LIKE DUKES OF HAZZARD MUSIC :D

I like this :)

Awesome :) :) starting to really like your stuff!!

Awesome Pickin' and Singin'! Great Song! Love it! I'm a new Mo Fan for life! I bet Merle loved it too! Meryl heard it right after it was written.

Awesome Pickin' and Singin'! Great Song! Love it! I'm a new Mo Fan for life! I bet Merle would've loved it too!

because I met Merle Haggard today!! lol

mo your good a lovely voice and got a long way to go keep it rockin

great singing

God, this kid, right here gives me hope that REAL country music isn't dead. Love, love, LOVE!!

Absolutely!!!

I wish that MO would release more official music. I believe he is good enough to be in the super stars of CMT. HE NEEDS A CHANCE TO MAKE IT BIG. I LIKE THE OLD WAY OF SINGING COUNTRY. He can bring some of that back where it belongs. The real country people want to hear COUNTRY not ROCK. THANKS IN MY OPINION

Totally Agree Sheila..
If you get the chance , see him perform live.
Even better person than musician :)

@lila smith absolutely lila

No one can ever say that again :(

Until we get to see him in heaven!

what a concert they're having up there.

he will live on with songs like this !.

What a shame, Mr. Haggard passed today, on his birthday. Nice that Mo has this song about him.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

very strong voice

Excellent

This I just a rip off of "make up and faded blue jeans" by Merle. Not impressed. But good thing for like Mo keeping it country !

My god, there's hope after all

So sad Merle isn't doing well... Hope he feels better

He's out of the hospital now👍

5566y6 the

well waiting for his CD to come out thought I saw it but hubby says not out I love it's just s dog. he's gonna go far.

That was great man!!!

I want to see this young man everywhere. !! Everyone is right, this kids needs a big break now! He has the most beautiful voice that has come along in the last 30 years.

Wow! Help us save country music, Mo! Great job!

You got a lot of Merle in your voice. I love Merle. Enjoyed it man!

great live at mohegan this past weekend. love this song

Bud I'll tell ya I play music I make music and I've tried to learn to play like that ... You sir have true talent and I hope to meet you one day and share musical talents

Hey folks, let's help get this guy's name out more. I just went on iheart and created a station with his name. Now, I'll 'thumbs up' all his songs. I'll do the same on AMAZON prime music. Then post on Facebook! Let's see if we can make him a household name. He deserves a big break!

Go Mo... Go.... we need more of you boo.... hahah Wow! loved it!

Nice where can I buy it

Mo, I really like the twist you add to the classics.  Your stuff is great to, thanks for making our day.

about 500 of these hits are me lol can't wait till you come to Ontario Canada! Go Mo!

Go mo !!!!!!!!

Hah give me some mo

Great job.

So great Mo!! You're as talented as they come and then some!! You're style and sound makes me love country music that much more!!

hey dude try to get airpay on the raido very good songs i play guitar and sing i know it's good

His song "Country" is getting lots of AirPlay here in West Kentucky!

thats great he should be air played he's good 

I love it! sounds just like makeup and faded blue jeans! great job, you earned a new fan!

He is great..even sounds like Merle in places!

Mo, you are an awesome guitar picker and songwriter. People like you inspire me to be a better player and songwriter! Keep on rockin man!

Great job Mo. You've got that special something that all the traditional greats have. So refreshing at a time when I can hardly stand to listen to crap that's passed off as country music today.  Like Bill Anderson, I was so impressed when you performed on Larry's Country Diner.  You're a great writer, guitar player and singer.  Your version of "Borrowed Angel" is the best I've ever heard.  I'm predicting here and now that just like Randy Travis did, you will help lead country music back to its traditional roots and become one of the greats yourself.

Is he signed, if not he needs to be. He is awesome, great voice!

@Brandy Hernandez He's signed to Curb. Lets hope they dont ruin him like they have countless other artists with a traditional sound.

Yes Yes let's hope, he is very very good

@Brandy Hernandez Mo signed with Curb over a year ago......in 2014! Pretty sure it was in May 2014. (or just before). Just following that, Mo debuted on the GRAND 'OLE OPRY - June 20, 2014!!! I hope that you are listening to ALL of his songs and interviews, etc., on YouTube! There is all sorts of "Mo" stuff out there! I even love to watch some home videos that are on YouTube:) Be SURE to listen to his new song, if you haven't already, called "Country"! Check out his website, too! He's moving SO FAST, I don't know how he's keeping up with all! A Mega-SuperStar has been born!!!

Go Mo!
Great Job!

Great  Talent IMO  A True country Voice So far He is Staying in The country Music With No Fake

Love this!

Love, love, love Mo!