American singer, musician, and songwriter Merle Haggard was incredibly well-known. Particularly between the 1960s and 1980s, when he had the most in his career, he was thought to be the most successful composer of the music of his period.
Due to the anti-Vietnam war sentiment that predominated at the time, his songs were intensely focused on problems that the working class of the time was experiencing. On April 6, 2016, he passed away after dedicating such a precious portion of his life to music.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Merle Haggard |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Merle Ronald Haggard |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age at the time of death: | 79 years old |
| Birth Date: | 6 April 1937 |
| Date of Death: | 6 April 2016 |
| Birth Place: | Oildale, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Weight: | N/A |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Theresa Ann Lane (m. 1993–2016), Debbie Parret (m. 1985–1991), Leona Williams (m. 1978–1983), Bonnie Owens (m. 1965–1978), Leona Hobbs (m. 1956–1964) |
| Children: | Yes (Ben Haggard, Marty Haggard, Noel Haggard, Jenessa Haggard, Dana Haggard, Kelli Haggard) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Fiddler |
| Net Worth: | $40 million |
Merle Haggard Biography
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937, in Oildale. Haggard suffered severe trauma with the passing of his father in 1945, which had an impact on him for the rest of his youth. He was often transferred to juvenile correctional facilities to try to reform him after becoming extremely rebellious, but it simply made matters worse.
His music career actually kick-started in 1956, when he was given an opportunity to star in a local TV show called Chuck Wagon. The governor of California only completely pardoned him for all of his prior convictions in 1972, when his celebrity started to spread across the nation.
Merle Haggard Age, Height, and Weight
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937, and passed away at the age of 79. He was 1.75 meters tall.
Merle Haggard Career
His career’s early years weren’t particularly illustrious or prosperous. He gradually began recording songs and albums for Tally Records, but they did not have a wide appeal that was anticipated. His debut track, which unexpectedly became a national hit in 1966, served as the catalyst for his first top-10 national record, which officially launched his music career in the public eye. Haggard was among the most well-known country singers in the world by 1970.
Haggard’s renown was further elevated on a global scale in 1972 thanks to a semi-autobiographical music video created by Capital Cities TV Productions. Nine of Haggard’s twelve songs that were released between 1981 and 1985 were universally praised and even peaked at number one on several charts. He was severely affected by his divorce from his third wife, which led to him becoming a violent drinker. Surprisingly, he managed to bounce back quickly enough to take home the Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance in a Remake in 1984.
By releasing contentious songs that CBS Records in Nashville formally forbade, Haggard, demonstrated that he was still fighting the system and the government even in the final stages of his career. Despite having health issues in the middle, even his most recent releases in 2008 and 2010 ended up being wildly popular.
Merle Haggard’s Net Worth
Merle Haggard’s net worth was $40 million at the year of his death. According to estimates and calculations given by sources, his musical profession was the sole source of the $40 million. In addition to countless music events and his performances in various other shows, his CDs had a very broad commercial appeal and provided him with the majority of his revenue.
Haggard was aware of his devotion despite the fact that his career had a bleak and depressing beginning. Despite all of those challenges and setbacks, he returned to the world to share a salient aspect of his soul and to continue to inspire people.
