Honesty has always been the cornerstone of Merle Haggard's music, and honesty is the quality that drives his career. At the age of 66, with nearly 70 albums under his belt, his motto is.."If you do everything with some honsety and truth to it, people will recognize that." Merle has scored no less than 39 #1 country hits, won various Grammy, CMA, and ACM Awards, become the only California artist in the Country Music Hall Of Fame, as well as the only man to be invited to perform at the White House and invited to serve time in San Quentin Penitentiary. His compositions have been covered by a variety of acts ranging from The Grateful Dead, to Elvis Costello, he's been the subject of two multi-artist tribute albums, and he remains an iconic presence whose influence looms large over contemporary music. Please enjoy this song by Merle Haggard called "That's The Way Love Goes". And please sign the guestbook in honor of his song. Please remember all work is copyrighted, and this page is for entertainment only. God Bless you All.
Merle Haggard's life has never been easy, and much of it has not been pretty,as aired in his 1981 book, "Sing Me Back Home". He has been married many times,first to Leona, then to Bonnie Owens, then to his third wife, Leona Williams,
who was also a singer. He then married Debbie Parnett, and is now married to his current wife,Theresa Ann Lang.
Merle Haggard has lived his music. |
