Merle Haggard: A Wild Soul Freed

Awards and Recognitions

On top of 38 No. 1 singles, Merle Haggard was nothing short of a top-notch performer garnering several awards.

• 1966- Entertainer and Top Male Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music
• 1969 – Okie from Muskogee was awarded the Album of the Year, Academy of Country Music
• 1977 – nominated into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame
• 1984 – Best Country Vocal Performance for That’s The Way Love Goes, Grammy Awards
• 1994 – inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1997 – inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
• 1999- Grammy Hall of Fame Award

What Success Meant to Him

In one of CNN’ interview with Merle Haggard back in 2012, he commented that he walked a blessed man’s path for having a better than average shot at everything. The realization made him believe in the existence of the heavenly Father. He further asserted that his prayers were answered by God.

In other words, Merle Haggard credits God for all he’s achieved. Having personally experienced answered prayers, he could only humbly point others to seek God’s help in everything. Just as his hand of blessings worked on Merle Haggard, so would he do the same to anyone that calls on his name.