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“It makes my wife mad, you know, she wants me to stay home all the time. But its what I've done all my life and I think when I quit doing it I'll probably go away pretty quick.”

Quote by Merle Haggard

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Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard was a highly influential American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on April 6, 1937, and passing away on the same day in 2016, Haggard's career spanned over five decades. Known as the 'Poet of the Plains' for his storytelling and narrative songs that often depicted the struggles and triumphs of rural life, Haggard's distinctive voice and personal connection with audiences have solidified his status as an iconic figure in country music history. more

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