Country legend Merle Haggard dies, refunds available for local show

Country music icon Merle Haggard has died today, according to news sources and social media reports.

Haggard was exactly 79 years old, having died on his birthday.

The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was born on April 6, 1937.

Last year Haggard had to cancel some tour dates because of recurring double pneumonia.

Haggard and fellow country music singer Marty Stuart were scheduled to perform at the Rose Music Center at The Heights on Wednesday, May 11. That concert has been canceled.

“Refunds for the May 11 show at Rose Music Center can be obtained at the point of purchase,” a posting reads on the Rose Music Center’s website.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the confirmed reports that Country Music Legend Merle Haggard has passed away at...

Posted by The Rose Music Center At The Heights on Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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