Merle Haggard
Born | April 6, 1937 |
Hometown | Oildale, California, United States of America |
Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
Spouse | Debbie Parret (m 1985 - 1991) , Bonnie Owens (m 1965 - 1978) , Leona Hobbs (m 1956 - 1964) , Theresa Ann Lane (m 1993 - 2016) , Leona Williams (m 1978 - 1983) |
Children | Marty Haggard , Noel Haggard , Jenessa Haggard , Kelli Haggard , Dana Haggard , Ben Haggard |
Parents | Flossie Mae Harp , James Francis Haggard |
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