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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 (@rrbchoir) 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

We lost a true hero today & I'm very sad to say a true friend.

I will always be eternally grateful.

Goodbye Haghttps://t.co/QfRraZIn3d

— Sturgill Simpson (@SturgillSimpson) April 6, 2016

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 Abbott (@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