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Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) [1] 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, The Porter Wagoner Show. She became part of a well-known vocal duo with him from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
In the mid-1970s, Parton was approached by Bill Graham, president of Show Biz, Inc., the same company that produced The Porter Wagoner Show (on which Parton had co-starred for seven years). The syndicated variety show Dolly was created soon afterwards.
Norma Jean Beasler (born January 30, 1938) [1] is an American country music singer who was a member of The Porter Wagoner Show from 1961–1967. She had 13 country singles in Billboard ' s Country Top 40 between 1963 and 1968, recorded twenty albums for RCA Victor between 1964 and 1973, received two Grammy nominations, and was a Grand Ole Opry member for several years.
The "Jolene" singer's career took off in 1967 when she joined the musical variety show The Porter Wagoner Show. She replaced Wagoner's partner Norma Jean and became an immediate hit with audiences.
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton in 1969. In 1967, musician and country music entertainer Porter Wagoner invited Parton to join his organization, offering her a regular spot on his weekly syndicated television program The Porter Wagoner Show, and in his road show.
The pair performed together for more than seven years on The Porter Wagoner Show and recorded several albums together. ... Check out these 45 vintage photos every Dolly Parton fan needs to see.
Appearing on the show with Wagoner during this time is credited with helping to boost Parton to superstardom. Following her departure from Wagoner's weekly show, Parton transitioned into a more pop-oriented musical style in 1976 and 1977. During this time Parton starred in her own variety show Dolly!, which ran for one season
That's why we created a list of Dolly's life in photos! The country legend came from humble beginnings in Tennessee, and was catapulted to fame after landing a spot on The Porter Wagoner Show in ...