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With the news of the passing of Merle Haggard this afternoon, country stars took to social media to react to the loss:
It's a very sad day for all of us Hag fans. He was a true icon of the music world and it's hard to believe we won't be...
Posted by George Strait on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
There are no words to describe the loss & sorrow felt within all of music with the passing of Merle Haggard. Thank God for his life & songs.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 6, 2016
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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
Merle Haggard
— Granger Smith (@GrangerSmith) April 6, 2016
Your name will be honored. Your music celebrated. Your legacy never forgotten. Country music will live on. I'll be sure of it.
literally just fell to the floor. can't believe we lost the hag. rip merle haggard
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 6, 2016
Nobody ever sang a song with the heart and emotion that @merlehaggard did. No wonder it's raining today. Even God is crying.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) April 6, 2016
Rest in peace, Hag. One of a kind, and the definition of legend. pic.twitter.com/aUGX22Avna
— Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood) April 6, 2016
The big city finally turned him loose...and set him free. God bless your soul Merle, thank for the musicðŸ™ðŸ½ pic.twitter.com/UYSlZ3wRdX
— Frankie Ballard (@FrankieBallard) April 6, 2016
Country music lost an icon today. Our hearts and prayers are with the Haggard family. pic.twitter.com/9qJR7Un7HG
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) April 6, 2016
Merle was one of our biggest influences and we are so heartbroken to hear about his passing. RIP to a true legend. pic.twitter.com/519ZS7rEDY
— Parmalee (@parmalee) April 6, 2016
Our hearts are heavy w the sad news of Merle's passing.Thanks for your lifelong contribution 2 country music. Your influence is astronomical
— EliYoungBand (@EliYoungBand) April 6, 2016
Pains me to say that country music icon @merlehaggard has passed away. So honored to have known him and shared the stage with him.
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) April 6, 2016
extremely sad to hear of the passing of one of the greatest of all time Mr. Merle Haggard... https://t.co/hmAlAdA8pl pic.twitter.com/s9VhxkXz57
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) April 6, 2016
RIP Merle...you paved the way for so many. You had what we all hope for...a voice that matters and survives the ever changing trends.
— Kip Moore (@KipMooreMusic) April 6, 2016
