I was 48-years old before anybody talked me into it for medicinal purposes, instead of some of these drugs that they give you that will lead you to heart surgery and things of that nature. Merle Haggard druggiveheart Change image and share on social
HAG Records, is a company that I've owned. I've had a couple of gospel releases on it. We developed a pretty good distribution setup there and we do have something to use in case they don't want to sign us. Merle Haggard casecompanycouple share on social
When I grew up there wasn't air-conditioning or anything of that nature, and this old car had a wall thickness of about ten inches. So we had a little warmer house in the winter and a little cooler in the summer. Merle Haggard aircarcondition share on social
When you get to readin' about where the music and John Steinbeck and all those people like that come from, the further you go the more interesting it becomes. Merle Haggard interestjohnmusic Change image and share on social
And there's some Latino music I like, and some reggae music. Merle Haggard latinomusicreggae Change image and share on social
It sounds like something from a Woody Guthrie song, but it's true; I was raised in a freight car. Merle Haggard carfreightguthrie Change image and share on social
My second wife Bonnie Owens and I worked together after we divorced for a period of maybe 20 years. And I managed to stay friends with another wife. And then there's one that I don't mess with. Everybody's got one of those. Merle Haggard bonniedivorcefriend share on social
The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything happening like that. Merle Haggard happenmelodymis Change image and share on social
It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money. Merle Haggard easyfeedforce Change image and share on social
Everybody likes Johnny Cash. I think the sad part of it is his health is givin' him problems. Merle Haggard cashgivinhealth Change image and share on social
