 Merle Haggard, Country Music Association's performer of the year in 1971. Image by Country Music Association, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Merle HaggardMerle Haggard Merle Haggard American singer-songwriter (1937–2016) Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in country music, he was a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound.[1] With a career spanning over five decades, Haggard had 38 number-one hits on the US country charts, several of which also made the Billboard all-genre singles chart. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Merle Haggard Haggard performing live in 1971 Background information Born Merle Ronald Haggard (1937-04-06)April 6, 1937 Oildale, California, U.S. Died April 6, 2016(2016-04-06) (aged 79) Palo Cedro, California, U.S. Genres Country outlaw country Bakersfield sound Occupation(s) Singer,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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