Porter Wagoner
Country, Musical Artist
1927 – 2007
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Who was Porter Wagoner?
Porter Wayne Wagoner was a popular American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour.
In 1967, he introduced then-obscure singer Dolly Parton on his long-running television show, and they were a well-known vocal duo throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Known as Mr. Grand Ole Opry, Wagoner charted 81 singles from 1954–1983. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1927
West Plains - Also known as
- Porter Waggoner
- Porter Wayne Wagoner
- Wagoner, Porter
- Mr. Grand Ole Opry
- Wagonmaster
- The Thin Man from West Plains
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Velma Johnson
(1943 - 1943) - Ruth Olive Williams
(1946 - 1986)
- Velma Johnson
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 28, 2007
Nashville
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on July 23, 2013
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