Merle Haggard says he is nearly rid of the double pneumonia that has kept him in a Macon, Georgia hospital for most of the last week.

Doctors found that Haggard, who’s 74, had several other ailments while he was recovering. His spokeswoman says they diagnosed him with three stomach ulcers, eight polyps in his colon and diverticulitis of the esophagus.

Haggard is saying “thanks to all the wonderful people all over the world” who prayed “their special prayers.” He says he’s “a new man.”

Merle had checked out of the hospital on Friday but returned a few hours later, realizing he had left too soon.

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74 year old country legend Merle Haggard has been hospitalized in Georgia.  He was set to perform in Macon on Tuesday night but was struck ill before the show and taken to a hospital.  His manager said Haggard has been sick for about a week but didn’t give specifics on Haggard’s condition.

Three upcoming shows have been canceled.   Find out more information at merlehaggard.com

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Merle Haggard canceled a show in Texas on Saturday, went to a hospital for tests, left early Sunday and by yesterday, was being driven, on his tour bus, to his home in Northern California. He went home so he could be checked by his own doctors.

Merle’s spokeswoman isn’t saying what the problem is. Merle Haggard, who’s now 74, had surgery for lung cancer in 2008. He has a new album coming out October 4 called “Working in Tennessee.” He has several weeks of concerts lined up before and after the album release.

Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery Merle.

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