Merle Haggard
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Miranda Lambert accepts ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award
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Sturgill Simpson slams Academy of Country Music over Merle Haggard Award
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Willie Nelson's SiriusXM channel renamed to honor Merle Haggard
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Merle Haggard: Dolly Parton remembers late country star
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Merle Haggard's Life in Pictures
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Merle Haggard dead: 10 essential tracks from the icon
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Reba McEntire remembers Merle Haggard: Merle has been a part of my family for a long time
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Merle Haggard dies: Country legend dead at 79
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Merle Haggard Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Revisit the moment
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Merle Haggard cancels tour dates after illness
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See a clip from Johnny Cash: American Rebel
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Merle Haggard: High school diploma received at 78
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Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves to headline Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic