A Gentle Promise in Harmony: “Slowly But Surely” by Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens Some songs don’t rush. They don’t demand attention with fireworks or volume. Instead, they invite patience, moving slowly enough for every word and note to sink in. Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens’ “Slowly But Surely” is one of those rare pieces—a duet that feels less like...