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Merle Haggard made his chart debut in 1963 and has enjoyed the longest span of any artist on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. In addition to 38 No. 1 Country hits, Haggard has charted scores of Top 10 singles, several of which are featured on the new ICON collection. Merle Haggard has long been celebrated as one of country music's most vital performers and songwriters, with top honors and awards including the Kennedy Center Honors, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award.