Ronald Haggard
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937–2016)
1937 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937–2016)
Born
April 6, 1937
Died
2016 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer-songwriter, singer, guitarist
United StatesBorn in BakersfieldDied in Palo Cedro
1937
Born in Bakersfield (1937-04-06)
1997
AwardOklahoma Music Hall of Fame
2006
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2010
AwardCalifornia Hall of Fame
2016
Died in Palo Cedro
About
Merle Ronald Haggard was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in country music, he was a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound. With a career spanning over five decades, Haggard had 38 number-one hits on the US country charts, several of which also made the Billboard all-genre singles chart.
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Who is Ronald Haggard?+
Merle Ronald Haggard was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in country music, he was a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound. With a career spanning over five decades, Haggard had 38 number-one
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald Haggard born?+
Ronald Haggard was born on April 6, 1937.
When did Ronald Haggard die?+
Ronald Haggard died in 2016, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — April 6, 1937
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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