Dolly Parton’s songwriting was one of the things that made Porter Wagoner start paying attention to her. She recalls memories of her own childhood and invents stories and characters with whom the ...

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 ...

A compilation of classic songs from The Porter Wagoner Show and Dolly TV series (1967-1977) features the iconic, beloved, singing-songwriting legend.

Fifty-two years ago today, Dolly Parton released an album that contained two massive hits and launched a new era of her ...

If he were still alive, Porter Wagoner would have turned 98 on August 12—proof that rhinestones never wrinkle and country legends never really fade away. Wagoner was known for his corny jokes, flashy ...

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - U.S. country singer Porter Wagoner, lanky Grand Ole Opry star whose flashy Nudie rhinestone suits dazzled fans when he sang with rising new performer Dolly Parton in ...

There wasn't an all-you-can-eat buffet in the lobby or a string of outlet malls near City Hall, but the Porter Wagoner show at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday night was about as close as Siouxland gets ...

Wagoner showcased other country artists and performed his own songs in this long-running series, which boosted the career of various country performers, including Dolly Parton.