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R.I.P. Country Legend Merle Haggard

Songwriter Was 79 Years Old

Apr 06, 2016 Merle Haggard
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Country music icon Merle Haggard has died today on his 79th birthday. He passed away after a bout with double pneumonia but was tough as nails and a true fighter until the end. Haggard had an undeniable impact on country music, especially the outlaw country movement. He had more than 100 Billboard-charting singles.



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