Long before Dolly Parton became one of the most recognizable stars in country music, she was a young singer trying to make her way in Nashville. One country legend played an important role in helping introduce her to a wider audience.
Porter Wagoner was born Aug. 12, 1927, in West Plains, Missouri. Known for his flashy Nudie suits, blond pompadour and distinctive country sound, Wagoner became a major figure in country music and earned the nickname "Mr. Grand Ole Opry."
But Wagoner's lasting legacy is closely tied to a young Parton, 80.
In 1967, Parton joined The Porter Wagoner Show, Wagoner's long-running syndicated television program. The move gave the then little-known singer a national platform and helped introduce her to audiences far beyond Nashville.
Parton quickly became an important part of the show, and her partnership with Wagoner also led to a successful musical collaboration. The pair recorded several hit duets, including "The Last Thing on My Mind" and "Please Don't Stop Loving Me."
Their professional relationship eventually became complicated, but Wagoner's role in Parton's early career remained significant. Parton went on to become a superstar, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur, while Wagoner continued his own career as a recording artist and television personality.
Still, Wagoner's career was substantial in its own right.
Wagoner had more than 80 singles chart on the U.S. country charts between 1954 and 1983 and scored numerous hits during his long career. He was also a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, and his television show helped bring country music into homes across the country for more than two decades.
Wagoner died in 2007 at age 80, but his name remains closely connected to Parton's rise from aspiring Nashville singer to one of the world's biggest entertainers.
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