Merle Haggard
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Summary
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937[1], in Bakersfield[2]. He died on April 6, 2016[3], in Palo Cedro[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], country musician[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,990 views/month, #4,109 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Bonnie Owens[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], musician[14], bandleader[15]
- Educated at: Bakersfield High School[16]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], California Hall of Fame[18], Kennedy Center Honors[19], Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[20]
- Member of: Merle Haggard and The Strangers[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[23]
- Genre: country music[24]
- Record label: Capitol Records[25]
- Discography: Merle Haggard discography[26]
- Commons category: Merle Haggard[27]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[28]
- Family name: Haggard[29]
- Given name: Merle[30], Ronald[31]
- Official website: http://merlehaggard.com/[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Merle Haggard[33]
- Relative: Buddy Alan[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: guitar[36], voice[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Merle Ronald Haggard[39]
- Name in native language: Merle Haggard[40], Merle R. Haggard[41]
- Start of work period: 1963[42]
Product Details
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: US[44]
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Began / founded: 1937-04-06[45]
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Ended / dissolved: 2016-04-06[46]
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Genre(s): christmas music, classic country, country, singer-songwriter[47]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, american, christmas music, classic country, country, singer-songwriter[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: deb2448c-6fdf-4d31-921e-757630515dbd[49]
Why It Matters
Merle Haggard has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Garth Brooks[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1962[54], of United States[55], awarded the American Music Award for Artist of the Year[56].
FAQs
Where was Merle Haggard born?
Merle Haggard was born in Bakersfield[2].
Where did Merle Haggard die?
Merle Haggard died in Palo Cedro[4].
Who was Merle Haggard married to?
Merle Haggard's spouses include Bonnie Owens[11].
What did Merle Haggard do for work?
Merle Haggard worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], country musician[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Merle Haggard go to school?
Merle Haggard was educated at Bakersfield High School[16].
What awards did Merle Haggard receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], California Hall of Fame[18], Kennedy Center Honors[19], and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[20].
Who did Merle Haggard influence?
Merle Haggard has been cited as an influence by Garth Brooks[52].