Merle Haggard

Only a tiny group of country music immortals can step forward to share the spotlight when it comes to being credited for whom has forged the genre that is known today as 'modern country music'.  And one out of that select handful, would be Merle Haggard.

In the ever-expanding array of country music stars, hitmakers and idols, Haggard walks in no man's shadow.  Instead, he casts a far-reaching shadow of his own.  In listening to his uncanny craftsmanship, one quickly recognizes that this is a consummate troubadour who could have carved his niche as either a songwriter, a musician, or a singer, so gifted was he in all those areas.  Instead, he chose to expand and hone his talents in many dimensions simultaneously, developing his name as the quintessential country artiste, rural America's Renaissance man, whose caliber will long provide a standard for all country artists who follow.

Haggard has written hundreds of songs, including classics such as "Sing Me Back Home," "Okie From Muskogee," "Silver Wings" and "Workin' Man Blues." His music has scored over 65 albums, seven having been certified gold; he's been nominated 43 times for CMA Awards, more than any other entertainer; and he's received eight Grammy Nominations and won Best Country Vocal Performance, Male in 1984.  Merle was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Luhrs Center
8:00 p.m.
  

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