Tributes to The Hag

You will always be my hero. This was one of the best days of my life. #RIPMerleHaggard @merlehaggard pic.twitter.com/QFfNmkmnF9 — Randy Rogers Band (@RandyRogersBand) April 6, 2016

Merle Haggard was the best country songwriter there ever was. — Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) April 6, 2016

Never has my heart been so heavy. There will never be another like you Merle. #myhero — Cody Canada and The (@departed_music) April 6, 2016

There's no way to say it in 140 characters. He was the best there ever was. I'm feeling this one. pic.twitter.com/2F8Nun848F — Jason Eady (@jasoneady) April 6, 2016

Rest in peace Mr Haggard. I am at a loss for anything else to say. — Josh Grider (@joshgrider) April 6, 2016

Hugs to all my musical brothers and sisters. I wish we could all hug each other and play Haggard tunes together until tomorrow. Love to all. — Courtney Patton (@court_patton) April 6, 2016

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Thank for the inspiration, music, and class. @merlehaggard #jasonbolandandthestragglers #thehag… https://t.co/DRqUPf9nZ9 — Jason Boland (@BolandStraggler) April 6, 2016

Mighty Merle Haggard passed away today. They don't make 'em like him anymore. God bless Merle and everyone who will be missing him — Zane Williams (@ZaneTheSinger) April 6, 2016

Country music has suffered one of the greatest losses it will ever experience Rest in peace Merle Haggard — Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) April 6, 2016

This hit us in the gut. We'll be having another "Merle" night on the bus this weekend. Condolences to his family https://t.co/pb6camGXs5 — Josh AbboŦŦ (@joshabbottband) April 6, 2016

From the start of my music career, to the first dance at our wedding, to late night bus jams. Merle was always there.. Sad day.. RIP Merle — Preston Wait (@PToneW) April 6, 2016

I loved it all but I especially loved when he picked up the fiddle. He seemed to be having so much fun. pic.twitter.com/8GeycbVwxD — Lee Ann Womack (@leeannwomack) April 6, 2016