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Merle is truly a country music icon and has racked up many awards in his career. In January 2011, after more than 45 years since his first album was released, he was inducted into California's Hall of Fame. He was also honored in December 2010 at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony with President Obama. Merle continues to perform and released a new album in 2010, "I Am What I Am," and performed the title song on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno in February 2011.