Artists similar to
Merle Haggard
US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Merle Haggard are Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, George Jones and Dolly Parton, from the same country, bakersfield sound and classic country circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Merle Haggard?
The artists most similar to Merle Haggard are Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, George Jones and Dolly Parton, from the same country, bakersfield sound and classic country circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Merle Haggard?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Kris Kristofferson have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Merle Haggard" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Merle Haggard?
Merle Haggard is usually associated with country, bakersfield sound, classic country and outlaw country (artist · US · born 1937), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.