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“It sounds like something from a Woody Guthrie song, but it's true; I was raised in a freight car.”

Quote by Merle Haggard

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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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