Merle Haggard with Bonnie Owens in 1978.mpg

Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens-Slowly But Surely

Remembering Bonnie Owens (October 1, 1929 – April 24, 2006) Bonnie married Buck Owen’s in 1948 , They divorced in 1953, Bonnie Owens was named Female Vocalist of the Year in 1965 , She and Haggard married the same year, Owens and Haggard divorced in 1978 In 2006, Owens died at the age of 76 | Stone Cold Country

Bonnie Owens ( October 1, 1929 – April 24, 2006) Singer/ Songwriter who was married to Buck Owens and later to Merle Haggard.Faded Love" is a Western swing song written by Bob Wills, his father John Wills,and his brother, Billy Jack Wills , "Faded Love" is a sentimental song about lost love. The name comes from the refrain that follows each verse: "I remember our faded love" #stonecoldcountry #songwriter #merlehaggard #bonnieowens | Stone Cold Country

Even though Buck Owens is my Dad, the Bakersfield connections run deep. Bonnie Owens was married to my Dad early on, they eventually divorced and she married Merle Haggard. This is a cover of a Bonnie/Merle duet, Just Between the Two of Us featuring Jennifer Keel. One of our last performances at the Buck Owens Crystal Palace 💔 #buckowens #bakersfieldsound #countrymusic #merlehaggard #love | Johnny Owens Music