Celebrities react to death of Merle Haggard
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
County music icon Merle Haggard died Wednesday, his 79th birthday.
The Country Music Hall of Famer had hits such as "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back Home." His passing prompted tributes from those in the country music community and beyond.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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