U.S. Presidents Who Championed Country Music

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Merle Haggard performed for president Ronald Reagan at a barbecue lunch in 1982

Here are five U.S. presidents who brought a little twang to the White House. They’re not alone in appreciating country music, as saxophone player Bill Clinton’s 20 favorite songs include a Willie Nelson tune, Barack Obama once listed Ashley McBryde on his year-end playlist and Donald Trump’s inauguration concert included Toby Keith.ve U.S. presidents who brought a little twang to the White House.

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