The renowned country singer and songwriter Merle Haggard passed away on his 79th birthday from multiple medical conditions, including double pneumonia. Theresa Ann Lane, his fifth wife, to whom he had been married for a total of 23 years, was left behind. Theresa Ann and Merle were married for the longest time.
Before he found Theresa Ann Lane, the Country Music Hall of Fame member went through a number of difficult relationships. Merle claimed that choosing to wed her was the best choice he had made.
Who is Merle Haggard’s wife Theresa Ann Lane?
Merle Haggard was in his fifties and Theresa Ann Lane was just in her thirties. The country legend said that he initially didn’t get Theresa Ann’s desire to be with him.
Theresa can sing and write pretty good songs, in Merle’s opinion. Merle once remarked, “She’s a really terrific writer, and that’s kind of how we got along, was through writing and her wanting to be a writer.”
“She wanted me to teach her how to write, even though she was already proficient.” She only required a little guidance.
Ben Haggard, Theresa Ann Lane’s only child, has continued his illustrious father’s legacy. With his father, he began his career in country music. He was already his father’s lead guitarist at the age of 15.
Merle and his half-brother Noel continued to tour with the rest of the band after Merle passed away in 2016. He performed Merle’s tunes as well as other well-known country classics.
You’d be a fool not to take my guitar and my bus, not to sing my songs for as long as you can, the country star urged Ben before his father passed away. Play outside until there is no one left to play with.
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