“Running Kind” wasn’t just a song choice—it was a promise kept. When Noel and Ben Haggard stepped onto that Country’s Family Reunion stage, they carried more than their father’s voice; they carried his soul. Two sons, two guitars, one legacy that refuses to fade. Merle’s second and final single from 1978 suddenly felt brand new again, like hearing your father’s wisdom echo through your own children’s voices. No costumes, no gimmicks—just raw talent honoring raw talent, proving that some things in country music are simply too sacred to let slip away.
Introduction I recently discovered a YouTube video showcasing Noel and Ben Haggard delivering a heartfelt medley of “The Runnin’ Kind”…