Country music legend Merle Haggard dies at 79, his manager endorsed. He turned 79 on Wednesday and coincidently passed on the same day.

He was a well known Iconic Country music legend, Country Music Hall of Famer, Grammy Award Winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree.

He had two upcoming events, at Cape Girardeau, MO, United States and Springfield, MO, United States in the upcoming days.

Okie from muskogee, Silver wings, Mama Tried are famed along with his name as one of the most popular productions by Merle Haggard till the date.

My heart is sad with the passing of Merle Haggard. He wrote many songs that were part of the soundtrack of my life – Papa Jonas

God dammit. RIP Merle Haggard. Somebody invent a pause button. – Trampled by Turtle

Rest In Peace: Country legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 – MTV Live