Merle Haggard to be Released from Hospital

Taste of Country reports Mighty Merle Haggard will soon be out of the hospital as he's on the mend from pneumonia. Haggard became ill prior to a Tuesday night show in Macon, Ga.,  and canceled all remaining January tour stops.

A number of those shows will be rescheduled, according to TV station,  WMAZ.The station reports that the Macon date will be made good on April 25.

The Hag will be heading home to northern California soon. WMAZ in Macon reports the 74-year-old singer's condition has improved and that he'll be released shortly.

The television station is relaying information from someone in Haggard’s touring group. His silver bus was seen parked outside the Georgia Heart Center in downtown Macon.   Haggard’s wife and family reportedly are now in town, visiting with him at the hospital.

Singer/musician John Rich also tweeted about Haggard's condition. "Just heard from Merle Haggard's camp and they say “he’s going to be released from the hospital and get’s to go home. ” HANG TOUGH HAG!” he said Friday afternoon.