It's been a long haul for country legend Merle Haggard. Just as he was on the road to recovery from a bout with double pneumonia, it has once again returned and now doctors say Merle needs more time off from his touring schedule.

In a statement released Tuesday (3/1), the 78 year old singer canceled dates last month from his tour. He did return back to the stage, but was still  too weak trying to recover from the sickness in both lungs.

The double pneumonia is making it impossible for Merle to continue with his touring schedule, doctors want him to take the month of March off to rebuild his strength for the touring dates. His shows this month have been postponed as the country legend recovers in a California hospital.

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