Celebrities React to Merle Haggard's Tragic Death
Country music stars and other celebrities are taking to Twitter to react to the tragic death of country legend Merle Haggard, who passed away on Wednesday (April 6) at the age of 79.
Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, LeAnn Rimes, and more have been tweeting their condolences after the news broke.
“Love and prayers for the Haggard family. Merle was a pioneer…a true entertainer…a legend. There will never be another like him,” Carrie tweeted.
Love and prayers for the Haggard family. Merle was a pioneer…a true entertainer…a legend. There will never be another like him.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 6, 2016
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literally just fell to the floor. can't believe we lost the hag. rip merle haggard
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 6, 2016
Unbelievably sad to hear of Merle Haggard's passing. What a mark he left on country music. Forever grateful for that. ❤️
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) April 6, 2016
You are a cornerstone of country music @merlehaggard…u will be missed greatly. Praying for the Haggard family. �’”
— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) April 6, 2016
There will never be another artist like the Hag… Rest In Peace Merle Haggard
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) April 6, 2016
Saddened by the loss of Merle. We lost a bad ass man, a great poet! I love you Merle. Prayers for his family. R.I.P. #MerleHaggard
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) April 6, 2016
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