Merle Haggard was an American country and Western singer-songwriter. His work was characterized by its authentic portrayal of working-class life, and his songs often reflected the social and political issues of his time. Haggard's style was influenced by traditional country music, and his impact on the genre remains evident today.
In this riveting personal story, award-winning,bestselling country musicrecording artist Merle Haggard takesyou on a tour through his house ofmemories, offering a fascinating lookinside his turbulent yet successful life.Merle reveals the true stories about hisbirth and troubled upbringing in a convertedrailroad boxcar.
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