(Reuters) - Country musician Merle Haggard, who emerged from prison to become the poetic voice of the working man with hits such as "Mama Tried" and "If We Make It Through December," died on Wednesday, his 79th birthday, said manager Frank Mull.
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Wed, 04/06/2016 - 11:49am
(Reuters) - Country musician Merle Haggard, who emerged from prison to become the poetic voice of the working man with hits such as "Mama Tried" and "If We Make It Through December," died on Wednesday, his 79th birthday, said manager Frank Mull.