Porter Wagoner

Porter Wagoner (born August 12, 1927, in Howell County, Missouri, in the Ozark Mountains) is an American country music singer. Famous for his flashy Nudie suits and blonde pompadour, Wagoner introduced a young Dolly Parton to his long-running television show and together they were a very successful duet for a number of years.

Later career

He has produced many records and appeared in the Clint Eastwood film Honkytonk Man. Wagoner's positive attitude and engaging persona have made him an ambassador for country music. He appears regularly on the Grand Ole Opry and tours actively as he approaches eighty years of age.

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