Porter Wagoner
Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour.
Porter Wagoner | |
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Wagoner performing at the Grand Ole Opry in May 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Porter Wayne Wagoner |
| Also known as | Mr. Grand Ole Opry |
| Born | August 12, 1927 West Plains, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2007 (aged 80) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country music, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1951–2007 |
| Labels | RCA Victor (1951–1980) Shell Point (2000–2002) TeeVee (2003–2006) Anti (2007) |
In 1967, he introduced singer Dolly Parton on his television show, The Porter Wagoner Show. She became part of a well-known vocal duo with him from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
Known as Mr. Grand Ole Opry, Wagoner charted 81 singles from 1954 to 1983. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
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