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Merle Haggard honored at the Emmys on Sunday

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Late country music legend and Oildale native Merle Haggard was honored at the 68th Emmy Awards Ceremony on Sunday.

Haggard was one of several musicians who died in 2016 featured in the memorial segment, including Prince, David Bowie, and Glenn Frey.

RELATED: Country music legend Merle Haggard dies at 79

Haggard died in Northern California on April 6 on his 79th birthday.

RELATED: Country music star Sturgill Simpson lashes out on a music award in Merle Haggard's name

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