Remembering Merle
We are deeply sadden by the passing of Merle Haggard. We were excited, and honored, to have Merle scheduled to join us for the first G Fest. We’re sure we’ll hear “Okie From Muskogee” sometime during the festival, as well as many other celebrations of the Hag’s life and music throughout. We’re making plans as we speak and will be announcing Saturday’s entertainment soon.
It’s without question how big of an influence Merle had on country music and beyond. We collected some of the tweets and Facebook posts that went out yesterday from our friends joining us for G Fest 2016. We’re all going to miss you, Merle!
"Sing it sweet and sing it low, and then I'll have to go, Sing a sad song, and sing it for me" – Merle thank you for…
Posted by The Quebe Sisters on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Me and the late great Merle haggerd
Posted by Paul Thorn on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
My uncle painted this portrait of Merle haggard. I got it signed by the legend himself. It’s a prized possession
Posted by Paul Thorn on Thursday, April 7, 2016
#merlehaggard
Posted by Robert Randolph & the Family Band on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
God bless Merle Haggard. We will be singing your songs foreverhttps://open.spotify.com/track/355ZUYdKHC0rGcmGGLSoDa
Posted by Aubrie Sellers on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Thank for the inspiration, music, and class. @merlehaggardofficial #jasonbolandandthestragglers #thehag #florescountrystore
Posted by Jason Boland & The Stragglers on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Our hats off to The Hag… Rest In Peace.
Posted by The Turnpike Troubadours on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
God bless Merle Haggard. We will be singing your songs forever https://t.co/DZeY9NX8EK pic.twitter.com/hD8CZkKyqp
— AUBRIE SELLERS (@aubriesellers) April 7, 2016
Heart is heavy. You can expect us to sing @merlehaggard tonight at the show. Won’t apologize for it either.
— The Swon Brothers (@TheSwonBrothers) April 6, 2016
Gonna miss you at @GFestMuskogee RIP #MerleHaggard https://t.co/pyZfNjBGzg
— Saige Cross (@saige_cross) April 6, 2016
County music just lost one of its best. Rest in peace, @merlehaggard
— Brad Rice (@BolandDrummer) April 6, 2016
#merlehaggard https://t.co/8CeAbDr2OJ
— Robert Randolph (@rrtfb) April 6, 2016
Merle, we miss you already #merlehaggard #Heartbroken pic.twitter.com/YwvvQXng1w
— The Quebe Sisters (@QuebeSisters) April 6, 2016
Thank for the inspiration, music, and class. @merlehaggard #jasonbolandandthestragglers #thehag… https://t.co/DRqUPf9nZ9
— Jason Boland (@BolandStraggler) April 6, 2016
We lost a real legend today. We’ll miss you, Merle. https://t.co/OVhUb3NqGb
— The Avett Brothers (@theavettbros) April 6, 2016
Happy Birthday and RIP Mr Haggard. https://t.co/u772rQmxPp
— dirtfoot (@dirtfoot) April 6, 2016
