This 1982 album features Merle Haggard's signature vocal style applied to a collection of classic Christmas songs and original material. It blends country and gospel influences to create a festive, yet reflective, holiday listening experience.
- The album was released on November 1, 1982, by Epic Records.
- It features a mix of traditional Christmas carols and Haggard's own compositions.
- The album showcases Haggard's distinctive blend of country and gospel sounds.
Merle Haggard was an American country singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist known for his traditional country sound and outlaw country image. "Goin' Home for Christmas" was released late in his career, following a string of successful albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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