Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard (1937–2016) was a legendary country music singer-songwriter and musician recognized as one of the genre's most influential artists, known for his distinctive Bakersfield sound and deeply personal songwriting. As a guest on late-night radio, the Country Music Hall of Famer brought his unvarnished storytelling and authenticity to conversations that revealed the depth of one of America's greatest musical voices.