Haggard Like Never Before is a studio album released by Merle Haggard in 2003 on his own label Hag Records. It was recorded and produced by Haggard himself, and represents an attempt to explore new musical styles, including blues and jazz influences, while maintaining his country essence.
The album contains mostly original songs written by Haggard, along with a few covers. It stands out for its more experimental sound and the inclusion of orchestral arrangements, unusual in his career. The song 'That's the Way Love Goes' was released as a single.
Although it did not reach major charts, Haggard Like Never Before was appreciated by critics as a display of Haggard's artistic versatility and his willingness to take musical risks in a late stage of his career.