For several years, Freddy toured as opening act for Merle Haggard and is presently touring with Haggard as a featured artist. Freddy's name appears on many Merle albums. Freddy co-produced, sang and played guitar on Willie Nelson's platinum album "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Merle Haggarad's new pop album "Cry Me A River" was produced by Freddy along with songwriter partner Bill McDavid. Freddy has appeared on many Austin City Limits programs, the Tonight Show, Today Show and many appearances on TNN. He also created and co-produced The Rogers and Hammerhead Show, a cable ace award nominee. He holds many BMI & CMA Awards including CMA's Triple Play Award for writing three #1 songs in one year.