The music world has suffered a tremendous loss:
Country music has suffered one of the greatest losses it will ever experience Rest in peace Merle Haggard
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) April 6, 2016
Haggard reportedly passed away this morning. Today is also his 79th birthday.
It is official… the great Merle Haggard died 9:20am today in California
— Jimmy Carter (@askjimmycarter) April 6, 2016
Just heard of the death of Merle Haggard, on his birthday. Shocking.
— Russell Moore (@drmoore) April 6, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Just got confirmation that @merlehaggard passed away this morning. My condolences go out to his family and fans.#MerleHaggard
— Coby Greer Music (@CobyGreerMusic) April 6, 2016
You are a cornerstone of country music @merlehaggard…u will be missed greatly. Praying for the Haggard family. ?
— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) April 6, 2016
Nobody ever sang a song with the heart and emotion that @merlehaggard did. No wonder it's raining today. Even God is crying.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) April 6, 2016
We've lost an American original. RIP Merle Haggard. Today was his birthday too. ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/8erKSIh6SA
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) April 6, 2016
RIP Merle. I was proud to know you and have you as a friend. You gave the world some of the greatest country music ever written and sung.
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) April 6, 2016
"Mighty" Merle Haggard was the greatest country songwriter of ALL TIME. We shared many great memories, and I will miss him. #merlehaggard
— John Rich (@johnrich) April 6, 2016
RIP @merlehaggard. One of my favorite interviews for @TODAYshow https://t.co/F2jiD3LFdw
— Jenna Bush Hager (@JennaBushHager) April 6, 2016
RIP Merle Haggard. A True Original. https://t.co/jZmULwqqq3
— Glen Campbell (@GlenCampbell) April 6, 2016
RIP @merlehaggard, country legend. https://t.co/s0ZNnIWewa pic.twitter.com/mlLAHafHHV
— SiriusXM (@SIRIUSXM) April 6, 2016
One of my personal favs
RIP .. Merle Haggard – Are The Good Times Really Overhttps://t.co/wjjSOdXuBu
— Max Q ⚡ (@Randy_Shannon) April 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/SnowCat0516/status/717766332339462144
@askjimmycarter So sad. God Bless him and his family.
— Joe (@luvcountry) April 6, 2016
So sad to hear Merle Haggard has died. He may be gone, but his music will live on forever. What a legend.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 6, 2016
Here's my favorite Merle Haggard song. May he rest in peace. I appreciate his contribution to our world. https://t.co/Jqs19B6G2w
— Brandon Darby (@brandondarby) April 6, 2016
We lost one of the best today. Rest in peace Merle Haggard…. You will be missed pic.twitter.com/672bX7VSEy
— Tyler Farr (@tylerfarr) April 6, 2016
One of the five greatest country musicians that ever lived, and don't you doubt it. https://t.co/QWGTTwy7Tl
— The Nats Won The World Series (@EsotericCD) April 6, 2016
May he rest in peace.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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