Merle Haggard
Widely regarded as country music's most famous bad boy, Merle Haggard came from a poverty-stricken childhood, served time in a maximum-security prison, but ultimately emerged as a respected singer and performer. Following multiple jail sentences and a three-year stint at San Quentin State Prison in California, Haggard turned his life around with the help of music as well as sound advice from his lifelong friend, music icon Johnny Cash. Haggard scored multiple No. 1 hits on Billboard's country music charts for several decades, including his signature tracks "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" (1967), "Okie From Muskogee" (1969), and "If We Make it Through December" (1973). Through his music, Haggard opened up about his troubled past, provided a voice for America's working class, and inspired artists from all genres to tell stories with songs. In 1994, Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, a testament to his compelling personal journey from outlaw to music legend. Touring and recording well into his 70s, Haggard became one of the key bridges between country's outlaw past and the bad boys of the contemporary scene. Merle Haggard died of complications from pneumonia on his 79th birthday, April 6, 2016.
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Merle Haggard
Filmography
Movies
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Center of Nowhere: The Spirit & Sounds of Springfield, Missouri | Self | - | 2018 |
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The American Epic Sessions | Music Performer | - | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Country: Portraits of an American Sound | Self | - | 2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | My Fool Heart | Country Preacher (Character) | - | 2011 |
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Hempsters: Plant the Seed | Unknown (Character) | - | 2010 |
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The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico | Self | - | 2005 |
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Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt | Original Music | $129.4K | 2004 |
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Huckleberry Finn | Duke (Character) | - | 1975 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | From Nashville With Music | Self | - | 1969 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Killers Three | Charlie (Character) | - | 1968 |
TV
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Big Interview With Dan Rather | Guest | 2013-2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Conan | Music Performer | 2011 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Centennial | Cisco Calendar (Character) | 1978-1979 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Waltons | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1976 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Guest | 1972 |