Porter Wagoner

Porter Wagoner
Born: Aug 12, 1927 in West Plains, MO
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Died: Oct 28, 2007 in Nashville, TN
Genre: Country
Styles: Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan, Country Gospel, Traditional Country, Country-Pop
Biography: Porter Wagoner, the Thin Man from the West Plains, is a case of an artist often ahead of his time who has always appeared hopelessly behind the times. He's among the most immediately recognizable figures in country music, largely due to his exploitation of TV -- and flashy costumes -- a good 20 years ...Read full biography
Satisfied Mind [RCA/Longhorn]
Released: 1956
Label: RCA Victor
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Before going mainstream in the '60s -- thanks to a TV variety show and a fruitful association with a pre-fame Dolly Parton -- Porter Wagoner first scored on the country charts in 1954-1956 with hits like ...Read full review
Slice of Life- Songs Happy 'N' Sad
Released: 1962
Label: RCA Victor
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