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Porter Wagoner

Aug 12, 1927 - Oct 28, 2007 (80 years old) in West Plains, Missouri, USA

Porter Wayne Wagoner was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. In 1967, he introduced singer Dolly Parton on his 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 in 2002.

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Known For

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The Porter Wagoner Show
Self - Host
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E! True Hollywood Story
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This Is Pop
Self (archive footage)
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Backstory
Self (archive footage)
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
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Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
Self (archive footage)
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The Road to Nashville
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Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
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Paradise Park
Governor
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Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes
Himself (archive footage)

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