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Merle Haggard. Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler . Haggard was born in Oildale, California, toward the end of the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth.
Apr 7, 2016 · 59K. 20M views 8 years ago. Merle Haggard performing "Sing Me Back Home" from the CD "Willie Merle & Ray Big Hits Live from the 'Last of the Breed' Tour" -- the official CD from the "Last of...
Apr 6, 2016 · Merle Haggard, who over six decades composed and performed one of the greatest repertoires in country music, capturing the American condition with his stories of the poor, the lost, the working...
Apr 6, 2016 · Presented in chronological order, here are the 30 songs, from the rebellious to the romantic, that collectively reflect the greatness of Merle Haggard’s 54-year career. “The Bottle Let Me...
Nov 28, 2023 · Country music star Merle Haggard was born near Bakersfield, California, in 1937. Originally a troubled youngster who served time in San Quentin prison, Haggard grew to become a country music...
Apr 6, 2016 · Inventive singer-songwriter who gave common people a forthright voice. Merle Haggard, who has died aged 79, was one of the most resonant figures in country music for almost half a century.
Apr 6, 2016 · Merle Haggard, the country music legend who was born during the Depression, came of age in prison and whose songs have earned him the title, “ poet of the common man ,” died Wednesday at...
