AP - Oct 30, 2007
Dolly Parton says she feels like a part of her died along with her old duet partner, Porter Wagoner. But Parton says she was grateful that she was able to spend a few final hours with the man who launched...
More »AP - Oct 29, 2007
Porter Wagoner was known for a string of country hits in the 60s, perennial appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in his trademark rhinestone suits, and for launching the career of Dolly Parton. Like many...
More »E! Online - Oct 29, 2007
Porter Wagoner, the rhinestone cowboy who made shiny suits and Dolly Parton fashionable, has succumbed to lung cancer. He was 80. Complications from the disease forced Wagoner into a Nashville hospital...
More »Reuters - Oct 28, 2007
U.S. country singer Porter Wagoner, lanky Grand Ole Opry star whose flashy Nudie rhinestone suits dazzled fans when he sang with rising new performer Dolly Parton in the 60s, died on Sunday from lung...
More »AP - Oct 26, 2007
Porter Wagoner, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, has been released from the hospital and moved to hospice care on Friday, a spokeswoman for the Grand Ole Opry said. Wagoner, 80, a member...
More »AP - Oct 19, 2007
Porter Wagoner has been hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment and is in serious condition, his publicist says. Darlene Bieber said the 80-year-old Grand Ole Opry star, known for his trademark rhinestone...
More »AP - Aug 9, 2007
Porter Wagoner looks right at home in the marble lobby of Manhattan s Roosevelt Hotel. He wears a dark Western suit and tie and holds a shiny black cane. The glare from the crystal chandelier reflects...
More »AP - Feb 9, 2007
Country took its turn in the Grammy week spotlight with LeAnn Rimes, Marty Stuart, Charley Pride and Porter Wagoner among the stars calling attention to efforts to preserve vintage country audio and video...
More »Reuters - Jan 12, 2007
For the first time in its 82-year history, the Grand Ole Opry is embroiled in an age-discrimination lawsuit, officials at the venerable country music palace said on Friday. The $10 million lawsuit...
More »Reuters - Dec 11, 2006
Media consolidation doesn t play well here in Music City, USA as a roomful of singers and songwriters, from the famous to the unknown, gathered Monday to criticize government policy easing the rules that...
More »AP - Oct 13, 2005
The rendition of Happy Birthday at the Grand Ole Opry s 80th birthday bash this weekend is bound to be good. The guest list includes Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Travis Tritt, Ralph Stanley, Diamond...
More »E! Online - Sep 22, 2005
Plans for a benefit concert intended to help victims of Hurricane Katrina have been blown off, courtesy of the rapidly approaching Hurricane Rita. With the Category 5 hurricane expected to connect...
More »AP - Jan 6, 2004
Some of Nashville s finest pickers threw a surprise party Tuesday for banjo great Earl Scruggs on his 80th birthday — and they brought their instruments with them. Scruggs, whose three-fingered...
More »USRN - Jun 17, 1998
(6/17/98) - Billy Ray Cyrus was the runaway winner at the TNN Music City News 32nd annual Country Awards extravaganza held Monday night at the Nashville Arena. The award ceremony, which is based solely...
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