Celebrities Mourn The Death Of Country Legend Merle Haggard
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Country music icon Merle Haggard passed away Wednesday. It was his 79th birthday.
Known by friends as "Hag" the country artist recorded more than three dozen No.1 country music hits. His career expanded over 50 years and by the look of these tweets he touched the lives of many people during that time.
It felt like the world stopped for a moment when I heard about Merle Haggard...such an icon...thanks for your gift to all of us brother
— Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) April 6, 2016
Sad to have lost this Country music legend ❤️ #MerleHaggard #RIP pic.twitter.com/CYHgjevjp6
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) April 6, 2016
Love and prayers for the Haggard family. Merle was a pioneer...a true entertainer...a legend. There will never be another like him.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 6, 2016
The world will not be the same without @merlehaggard in it. Voice of reason, good man, true American artist. An original. RIP #MerleHaggard
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) April 6, 2016
Rest in peace, Hag. One of a kind, and the definition of legend. pic.twitter.com/aUGX22Avna
— Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood) April 6, 2016
In mourning for my friend Merle Haggard. There's never been anyone quite like him. May he rest in peace. #RIPMerle pic.twitter.com/NkLWtrXkXV
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) April 6, 2016
Saddened by the loss of Merle. We lost a bad ass man, a great poet! I love you Merle. Prayers for his family. R.I.P. #MerleHaggard
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) April 6, 2016
A true hero was lost today. Thank you for your contribution to not only country music but all music. @merlehaggard
— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) April 6, 2016
Merle Haggard
— Granger Smith (@GrangerSmith) April 6, 2016
Your name will be honored. Your music celebrated. Your legacy never forgotten. Country music will live on. I'll be sure of it.