He scored 38 No. 1 songs on the country charts.
By Jessica Wheeler, AliveTampaBay Columnist
Tag: Merle Haggard
Country legend Merle Haggard died on April 6, following complications from pneumonia. He was 79. Known for hits like “Okie from Muskogee” and “Mama Tried,” Haggard began recording in 1963. The clip is Mr. Haggard live with “Mama Tried.”