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Merle Haggard Tried To Hide His Criminal Past. Johnny Cash Made Him Embrace It
The Hag wound up serving just 2 years of the 15 year sentence and upon leaving San Quentin, made good on the promise made to ...
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Merle Haggard Became a Country Singer Because His First Dream Job Didn’t Work Out
In a throwback interview, Merle Haggard revealed that he became a country star after his original career plan fell through.
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Watch Julien Baker & Torres Cover Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” At SXSW
That leaves only them to blame, ’cause mama tried. Merle Haggard released “Mama Tried” in 1968. It’s two minutes and 14 seconds long, and it’s perfect. At the Rivian show, Torres sang ...
Lillian Haggard, faithful sister of singer-songwriter, dies at 103
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – One of Merle Haggard’s most famous songs was “Mama Tried,” but the woman who stood behind the ...