Porter “Mr. Grand Ole Opry” Wagoner certainly couldn’t be considered a one-hit wonder by any stretch of the imagination, but he certainly helped inspire some. For one 1960s artist, that inspiration ...

Dolly Parton joined Porter Wagoner’s show in 1967, bringing her the widespread attention her career needed. She was grateful for the opportunity, but her partnership with Wagoner began to weigh on her ...

Dolly Parton's career changed forever when she joined Porter Wagoner's show. He once didn't want her on the program. Wagoner was aware of Parton, but he believed she wasn’t “country enough” and had ...

In the years Dolly Parton was on Porter Wagoner’s show, many viewers wondered if they were romantically involved. Some people simply assumed they were a couple; when Parton left the show, people ...

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 ...