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Merle Haggard: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Merle Ronald Haggard
Born April 6, 1937 • California
Died April 6, 2016 (aged 79) • near Redding • California
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2010) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1984)
Notable Works “Okie From Muskogee”

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