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Merle Haggard
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![]() Haggard performing in 2009.
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Birth name | Merle Ronald Haggard |
Also known as | The Hag |
Born | Oildale, California, United States |
April 6, 1937
Died | April 6, 2016 Palo Cedro, California, United States |
(aged 79)
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, fiddle |
Years active | 1963–2016 |
Labels | Capitol, MCA, Epic, Curb, ANTI, Vanguard |
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.
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Merle Haggard Drive, Oildale, California
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