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    Merle Haggard back in hospital for more treatment

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music legend Merle Haggard says he's nearly over the case of double pneumonia that has kept him in Georgia hospital for most of the last week.

    Doctors found the 74-year-old had several other ailments while he was recovering in a Macon, Ga., hospital. Spokeswoman Tresa Redburn says they diagnosed him with three stomach ulcers, eight polyps in his colon and diverticulitis of the esophagus.

    "Thanks to all the wonderful people all over the world that prayed their special prayers. I'm a new man," Haggard said in a statement issued through Redburn. "Another special thanks to the folks of Macon, Ga., for their kindness, intelligence and probably saving my life."

    Haggard checked into a hospital and postponed his January tour dates last Tuesday after contracting pneumonia.

    He checked himself out Friday and tried to make the ride home to Redding, Calif., on his tour bus. Haggard quickly realized he wasn't up to the trip and returned to Macon, Redburn said.

    Haggard is now undergoing a more aggressive antibiotic treatment for pneumonia.

    The "Okie from Muskogee" singer had part of a lung removed a few years ago while fighting cancer. It's unclear at this point how Haggard's tour schedule to support his latest album, "Walking in Tennessee," will be affected. His website shows his next date is Feb. 28 in Tuscon, Ariz.

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    Online:

    http://www.merlehaggard.com

     

    73 comments

    • Joseph  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      A living legend.
    • chuck k  •  4 mths ago
      health first mr haggard, take care
    • me  •  4 mths ago
      good luck to u man
    • oakley_ca_63  •  Oakley, California  •  4 mths ago
      take care of yur health, Merle.
    • jennflip  •  Birmingham, Alabama  •  4 mths ago
      love his music---good luck man
    • MechelleS  •  Pine Bluff, Arkansas  •  4 mths ago
      Your the Best Merle, get well soon. I can not wait to hear you sing on stage, again.
    • pmdmf  •  4 mths ago
      Get well soon Merle, there ain't too many outlaws left.
    • HungryWolf  •  Bakersfield, California  •  4 mths ago
      As a product the 'Nashville West' sound, Bakersfield, CA sends it's best wishes to our native son.
      • DemTime 4 mths ago
        ME.... same here , i knew Deanro [RIP] 2nd. CUZ , hope Merle makes a full recovery .
        these old time greats are not getting replaced as they retire .
    • Doris S  •  4 mths ago
      Best take care of yourself before doing the tour. Get well soon, but don't hurry and overdue it.
    • Chuck  •  4 mths ago
      Haggard 1 of the greats of country music. I mean real country music.
    • Tom  •  St Paul, Minnesota  •  4 mths ago
      saw merle and kris at mystic bay casino.....the best!!!!! get well soon.
    • Dimomma  •  Grand Prairie, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Merle, heal first, you can make it up later as I know you will!
    • Janey  •  San Francisco, California  •  4 mths ago
      I love you Merle.
    • Rebecca  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Take good care and may God bless you with a speedy recovery, Merle. You are still one of the very best county singers. Love you!
    • Tee S  •  4 mths ago
      Take care of yourself, Merle! We've only got ONE of you!!! xoxoxo
    • Jr  •  4 mths ago
      God bless Merle!! You made a fan out of me! I enjoyed your music and songs. You helped teach me how to like country music.
    • Papa Pete  •  Sherman, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Good luck my brother,We 74yo have to be carefull with our health.God Bless
    • just a decent person  •  4 mths ago
      Take care of yourself, Hag. The world's a better place with you here.
    • mick  •  4 mths ago
      Get well soon, Merle. You are a great American character.
    • Linda  •  Arlington, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Have seen him twice. Quite a showman. Silver Wings is the best dancing song ever.
      • Bob 4 mths ago
        I might have to rassle you over that... I put Leonard at the top.
        But I wouldn't exactly call Silver wings a 'dancing song', it's more like 3 minutes of vertical foreplay.
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