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    • Jan 7, 1943
    Singer/songwriter Leona Williams is born in Vienna, Missouri. Married to Merle Haggard from 1978-1983, she joins him on a duet, "The Bull And The Beaver," and writes his hits "You Take Me For Granted" and "Someday When Things Are Good"
    Sep 28, 1974
    Freddie Hart sings "Hang In There Girl" and "The Want-To's" on the syndicated TV show "Hee Haw," hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark. Also appearing are Barbi Benton and Leona Williams
    Sep 25, 1976
    Merle Haggard performs "Movin' On" and "The Roots Of My Raising" on "Pop! Goes The Country," and joins former Texas Playboys Eldon Shamblin, Tiny Moore and Johnny Gimble on "Cherokee Maiden." Hosted by Ralph Emery, the episode also boasts Leona Williams and Ronnie Reno
    Sep 18, 1978
    Merle Haggard and soon-to-be wife Leona Williams record "The Bull And The Beaver"
    Oct 7, 1978
    Merle Haggard marries Leona Williams at a ranch in Nevada. Among the bridesmaids is his ex-wife, Bonnie Owens. Rose Maddox and brother Fred Maddox perform
    Oct 9, 1978
    MCA releases Merle Haggard and Leona Williams' "The Bull And The Beaver"
    Sep 20, 1980
    Merle Haggard and Leona Williams perform "The Bull And The Beaver" on an episode of "Hee Haw." Regular Buck Owens covers "Daydreams About Night Things"
    Jan 4, 1981
    Merle Haggard and Leona Williams separate. He files for divorce within two weeks, though the couple reconciles several months later
    Feb 20, 1981
    Two weeks after Leona Williams filed for divorce, she and Merle Haggard reconcile in Mississippi. Her original suit charged him with domestic violence and drug abuse
    Jul 14, 1983
    A judge orders Merle Haggard to pay $25,000-a-month temporary alimony to his wife, Leona Williams, who petitioned for divorce in June
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