Porter Wayne Wagoner was a celebrated American country music artist, instantly recognizable by his flamboyant Nudie and Manuel-designed stage suits and his signature blond pompadour hairstyle. A pivotal moment in his career came in 1967 when he brought Dolly Parton onto his television program; the two went on to become a famed vocal partnership during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often referred to as "Mr. Grand Ole Opry," Wagoner placed an impressive 81 singles on the charts between 1954 and 1983. His contributions to the genre were formally recognized when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
