album · August 1, 1974

Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album

Merle Haggard

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This 1974 album, released on Capitol Nashville, is Merle Haggard's 30th studio album, showcasing his continued prolific output in the country and Americana genres.

• The album was released on August 1, 1974, on Capitol Nashville.
• It is Merle Haggard's 30th album.
• The genre is country and Americana.

Merle Haggard was a country singer-songwriter from Bakersfield, California, known for his hits "Mama Tried" and "Okie from Muskogee." He was a leading figure in the outlaw country movement. In 1974, Haggard was at the height of his career, having recently left Capitol Records for Mercury Records, though this album was released on Capitol.