DienCaiDau Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Country Music Legend Porter Wagoner Dies NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country music superstar Porter Wagoner, who helped launch the career of superstar Dolly Parton, died Sunday at a Nashville hospice. Wagoner, 80, had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Grand Ole Opry Vice President Pete Fisher said the Opry family "is deeply saddened" by the passing of "our dear friend." He had for years been the front line host of the Grand Ole Opry, inheriting that post from the late Roy Acuff. His illness came after a comeback that saw him recording again and gaining new fans even as he reached his 80s. In May, he celebrated his 50th year in the Opry and signed his first record contract in years. His new CD "Wagonmaster" earned some of his best reviews. Over the summer he opened for the rock duo White Stripes at a sold-out concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, where he was touched by the reaction of the young audience. His many hits included "Green Green Grass of Home," but he is perhaps best known for hiring 21-year-old Dolly Parton in 1967 to be his duet partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 may he rest in Peace..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Pete Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 R.I.P. Country Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whadayawant Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 If yer old as Fat Charlie think ''Carrot Top'' Nelson. If ya ain't, look at th' sequins on ol' Porters jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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