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| Merle Haggard | |
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Haggard performing in 2009.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Merle Ronald Haggard |
| Also known as | The Hag |
| Born | (1937-04-06)April 6, 1937 Oildale, California, United States |
| Died | April 6, 2016(2016-04-06) (aged 79) Palo Cedro, California, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, fiddle |
| Years active | 1963–2016 |
| Labels | Capitol, MCA, Epic, Curb, ANTI, Vanguard |
| Website | Official website |
Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was known for his song "Okie from Muskogee". He was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. He was involved with the growing outlaw country movement in the 1970s. Haggard won three Grammy Awards.
On April 6, 2016, Haggard died at his home in Palo Cedro, California from complications of pneumonia. He was 79 years old.
Haggard depicted on a publicity portrait for Tally Records (1961, age 24)
Haggard depicted on a publicity portrait for Capitol Records (1975, age 38)
Haggard at the White House for the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors
Merle Haggard Drive, Oildale, California
