Porter Wagoner Dies At 80

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Country star Porter Wagoner, 80, dies
<!-- BEGIN STORY BODY -->By JOHN GEROME, AP Entertainment Writer 41 minutes ago



<!-- end storyhdr -->NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Porter Wagoner, the rhinestone-clad Grand Ole Opry star who helped launch the career of Dolly Parton by hiring her as his duet partner, died Sunday. He was 80.

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[BabyBeastie]

We used to watch his TV show all the time back in the '70s.

RIP

[Timberwolf]

RIP, Porter...I enjoyed it those times when he was a guest on Hee-Haw.

[DesertFox]

I don't think I ever saw Porter Wagoner. But anybody who brought Dolly Parton onto the world stage deserves several drinks at Heaven's Bar.

[BabyBeastie]

You've never seen Porter Wagoner? Porter's bedazzled outfits and pompador hairdo would make Elvis look like he's dressed for church.

[UnkHiram]

I remember watching his show, but I honestly cant remember a single song he sang.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

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May the Lord give peace and comfort to the family, friends and loved ones during their time of sorrow and loss. It was for Porter, when she was leaving his show, Dolly wrote her most beloved, most popular, and biggest hit: "I Will Always Love You".