Merle Haggard is about is “Country” as it comes but with his association with the respected Bakersfield Sound and Outlaw Country Movement, Haggard has found himself among the elite in terms of respect from his peers. If respect is enough to put him in to the Hall, he would be a lock but despite his massive success in Country he did not have the same crossover appeal that other Country artists had and this will probably keep Haggard out of the Hall.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1990
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Bakersfield, CA)
Nominated In:
Never
NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Mama Tried (1968)
NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Workin’ Man’s Blues (From A Portrait of Merle Haggard, 1969)Jul 16, 2026
Buy your Tickets to see We Are The Merle: Celebrating the Music of Merle Haggard + Scarlett Egan HERE!
3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S, Nashville, United States Of America
Jan 15, 2027
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, Canada
Jan 22, 2027
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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Canada
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