Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Congratulates Merle Haggard, 2010 Kennedy Center Honors Recipient

Lebanon, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Webster & Associates) - Three and a half years after Merle Haggard recorded Working Man's Journey, an exclusive CD released by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel"), Vince Gill and Brad Paisley were on stage at The Kennedy Center performing Workin' Man Blues in his honor. Haggard was one of five individuals selected by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to receive the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors. He celebrated with fellow recipients Paul McCartney; Oprah Winfrey; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; and dancer/choreographer Bill T. Jones during a star-studded gala and concert that will be broadcast December 28 on CBS.

Each year Kennedy Center Honors recognizes the talent and accomplishments of our nations' most-prestigious artists. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store salutes Merle Haggard and all of this year's honorees. Chris Ciavarra, Senior Vice President of Cracker Barrel, said, "Merle Haggard continues to define country music and connect with working men and women across America. His lyrics capture the struggles and triumphs that are at the core of our country's strength and spirit:"

Working Man's Journey has been very popular among Cracker Barrel guests and so only limited quantities of this 2007 CD are still available. If you are interested in having one, check with your local Cracker Barrel store or contact Guest Relations at 800-333-9566 to place an order. Since 2003, in addition to Merle Haggard, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has released exclusive CDs with Bill Gaither, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, Montgomery Gentry, George Jones, the Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Daily & Vincent, Wynonna Judd, Craig Morgan, Mandy Barnett, Rodney Atkins, and Smokey Robinson,.