Merle Haggard
| Born | April 6, 1937 |
| Hometown | Oildale, California, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Debbie Parret, Bonnie Owens, Leona Hobbs, Theresa Ann Lane, Leona Williams |
| Children | Noel Haggard, Marty Haggard, Jenessa Haggard, Kelli Haggard, Dana Haggard, Ben Haggard |
| Parents | Flossie Mae Harp, James Francis Haggard |
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