In 1958, a young Merle Haggard was serving time in San Quentin State Prison for burglary and was actively plotting an escape. On New Year's Day, Johnny Cash visited the prison to perform his first famous concert for the inmates. Haggard was in the audience and was so deeply moved by Cash's performance that he abandoned his criminal plans, joined the prison band, and became a country music legend. #MerleHaggard #JohnnyCash #CountryMusic #SanQuentin #History #TrueStory #Redemption #Motivation #Inspiration #Respect #Legend #Viral
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