Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard (April 06, 1937—April 06, 2016) was an American country and roots singer-songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler born in Oildale, California. He formed his long-term backing ensemble, the Strangers, in 1965. He also performed as a guitarist in Buck Owens's band prior to launching his solo recording career. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1977 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006 and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2010.
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- No. 5 Oct.—Dec. 1995