Merle Haggard
| Born | April 6, 1937 |
| Hometown | Oildale, California, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Debbie Parret, Bonnie Owens, Leona Hobbs, Theresa Ann Lane, Leona Williams |
| Children | Noel Haggard, Marty Haggard, Jenessa Haggard, Kelli Haggard, Dana Haggard, Ben Haggard |
| Parents | Flossie Mae Harp, James Francis Haggard |
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Norm Hamlet, last of Haggard's Strangers, ready to bring twang to Nile on Aug. 3
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Norm Hamlet, last of Haggard’s Strangers, ready to bring twang to Nile on Aug. 3
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Why Merle Haggard Wrote ‘America First,’ the Song Suddenly Getting a Revival as JD Vance’s Campaign Theme
Country legend Merle Haggard has been brought into the national spotlight again, thanks to vice presidential candidate JD Vance repeatedly using one of the late singer’s anthems as his walk-up music during the Republican convention this week. It’s not one of Haggard’s better-known classic songs the VP pick has adopted, but a later composition that …
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What song did JD Vance walk out to at the RNC? One of Merle Haggard's political tunes
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Merle Haggard’s former Silverthorn Pizza & Pub destroyed by fire
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the fire was reported at about 10:30 p.m., at the Silverthorn Resort’s Pizza Pub. Firefighters worked through the night to put out the blaze.
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THE DISH: Farmer Boys' grand opening on tap
The new Farmer Boys on Merle Haggard Drive will offer some hot deals on Friday and Saturday to celebrate its grand opening. Although this location opened in May, it will celebrate this weekend with special promotions. Guests can choose from a breakfast burrito or Farmer burger for just $5.99 all day on both days. The burger tops two patties of 100% USDA fire-grilled pure beef with thick ...
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Northern California restaurant once owned by country music icon destroyed in fire
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