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Merle Haggard comes to Cheyenne
Posted on 16. Jan, 2009 by Hag.
The country musician has collaborated with Willlie Nelson, George Jones and Conway Twitty.
By Karen Cotton
kcotton@wyomingnews.com
All it takes is a glance at Merle Haggard’s extensive discography that dates back to 1965 to figure out why he’s a country legend.
A few of his 40 number one hits include: “Branded Man,” “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “Workin’ Man [...]
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Merle Haggard beats lung cancer
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by Hag.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Merle Haggard is not letting a bout with lung cancer get in the way of his ambitious touring and recording plans.
Seven weeks after the 71-year-old country legend had a lemon-sized tumor removed in what he calls “the greatest test of my fortitude,” he said on Wednesday that he expects to work [...]
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A star is reborn
Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Rick.
Merle receives honor, tries out post-surgery vocal power at shows
BY SHELLIE BRANCO, Californian staff writer
sbranco@bakersfield.com | Monday, Dec 29 2008 5:06 PM
Before he shows off his recovered vocal chops to Bakersfield Friday night, Merle Haggard will receive his star on Bakersfield’s walk of fame at the Fox Theater.
The unveiling of the country singer’s [...]
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MERLE HAGGARD BACK HOME
Posted on 09. Nov, 2008 by Hag.
MERLE HAGGARD IS BACK HOME AFTER LUNG SURGERY;
UPON WAKING UP POST-OP, MERLE OPENED HIS EYES, YODELED AND SMILED
MERLE HAGGARD arrived home five days after having lung surgery in a Bakersfield hospital last Monday morning. It was discovered during a previous biopsy that he had non-small cell lung cancer, which has a far better cure rate [...]
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Letter From the Haggard’s
Posted on 05. Nov, 2008 by Hag.
Dear Fans, Friends, Family, and Acquaintances
Merle has undergone the removal of a cancerous growth in his right lung. Merle is recuperating from the surgery and doing better and better each day. I would like to personally thank all of you who took the time to send your love, support, care, concern, and most of all, [...]
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Merle is The Main Man
Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by Hag.
MERLE HAGGARD TO HEADLINE THE 12th Annual Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally in front of an expected 40,000 plus bikers! The performance will be held in City Park, Sturgis. Merle will perform @ 8:00 PM.
For more information go to www.sturgismsrally.com!
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Chester Smith a dear and life long friend
Posted on 12. Aug, 2008 by Hag.
Chester Smith a dear and life long friend of Merle’s, past away on August 8, 2008. He was known for his hit song “Wait a little longer please Jesus” and “Holiday For Tears”. “Wait a little longer ” became an international hit in the pop field. He went on to start his own radio station [...]
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MERLE HAGGARD’S ‘THE BLUEGRASS SESSIONS’
Posted on 09. Jul, 2007 by Hag.
MERLE HAGGARD’S ‘THE BLUEGRASS SESSIONS’
OUT OCTOBER 2; FIRST BLUEGRASS ALBUM
IN HAGGARD’S LEGENDARY CAREER
FEATURES DUET WITH ALISON KRAUSS
In a career spanning more than 40 years, country music legend MERLE HAGGARD has found a new direction to explore with THE BLUEGRASS SESSIONS, in stores October 2. HAGGARD’s first-ever foray into bluegrass – to be released by bluegrass [...]
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MERLE HAGGARD GETS A NEW STREET FOR CHRISTMAS
Posted on 21. Dec, 2006 by Hag.
MERLE HAGGARD GETS A NEW STREET FOR CHRISTMAS:
MERLE HAGGARD DRIVE TO BE UNVEILED
IN COUNTRY LEGEND’S BIRTHPLACE OILDALE, CA
Country legend MERLE HAGGARD is being honored in his birthplace – Oildale, CA – with a stretch of road soon to be renamed in his honor. Earlier this week, Oildale’s Board of Supervisors chose a 3 ½ mile [...]
