THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Merle Haggard
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937–2016)
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 in Bakersfield, United States and died on April 6, 2016, aged 79.
Born
April 6, 1937
Merle Haggard died aged 79.
Died: April 6, 2016
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Bakersfield, United States
- Professions
- country musician, musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, singer, composer, bandleader
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Merle Haggard
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Birth name
- Merle Ronald Haggard
Family
- Spouse
- Bonnie Owens
Official links & social profiles
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- SNAC
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- GeneaStar
- Discogs
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
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Questions people ask
How old was Merle Haggard when they died?
Merle Haggard died aged 79.
When is Merle Haggard’s birthday?
Merle Haggard’s recorded birthday is April 6.
Where was Merle Haggard born?
Merle Haggard was born in Bakersfield, United States.
What was Merle Haggard’s name at birth?
Merle Haggard’s recorded birth name is Merle Ronald Haggard.
When did Merle Haggard die?
Merle Haggard died on April 6, 2016.