Social media reacts to the death of Merle Haggard

Stephanie Guzman, Kelli Johnson

1:53 PM, Apr 6, 2016

6:25 PM, Apr 6, 2016

Country musicians share their heartbreak over Haggard's passing

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Social media reacted to the passing of Bakersfield sound legend and Country star Merle Haggard who passed away on his 79th birthday. Everyone from local figures to fellow musicians paid tribute to Haggard.

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