Photo: whittlz at https://www.flickr.com/photos/whittlz/, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Singer · Musician
Merle Haggard
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937 to 2016)
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 and died on April 6, 2016, aged 79.
- Born
- April 6, 1937, Bakersfield
- Died
- April 6, 2016
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer, Musician
Official links: Official website (merlehaggard.com) · X · Wikipedia
Merle Haggard fansites
Add a fansite →No Merle Haggard fansites listed yet. Run one? Submit it and it could be the Fansite of the Day.
Merle’s birthday, by the numbers
- Merle Haggard was born on a Tuesday.
- Merle Haggard would have turned 89 in 2026.
- Half birthday: October 6. Birthstone: Diamond.
- Merle Haggard belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Merle Haggard was born, Elvis Presley was 2. Compare
- Merle Haggard was 21 when Michael Jackson was born. Compare
Born within weeks of Merle
Jack NicholsonActor · April 22, 1937
George CarlinComedian · May 12, 1937
Warren BeattyActor · March 30, 1937
Billy Dee WilliamsActor · April 6, 1937
Sandy DennisActor · April 27, 1937
Angelo BadalamentiMusician · March 22, 1937Days and weekdays are worked out from the birth date. Compare Merle’s age with anyone.
Paul Rudd
Zach Braff
Barry Levinson
Iryna Bilyk
Michael Rooker
Anthony Hopkins
Morgan Freeman
Bobby CharltonBirthday wishes from fans
Send Merle Haggard a birthday wish, or tell other fans why you love their work. The first good one goes right here.
Post my wish
Get an email before Merle Haggard’s birthday, and for any other stars you follow.
Birth dates and details from Wikidata (checked October 15, 2026, newest names added October 27, 2026). Ages update every day. Photos are freely licensed and credited on each profile. How we build this site · Report a mistake
Frequently asked questions
When was Merle Haggard born?
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 and died on April 6, 2016, aged 79.
What is Merle Haggard’s zodiac sign?
Aries, born April 6.
Does Merle Haggard have an official website?
Yes: merlehaggard.com.