Celebrity Graveland

August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007

Porter Wagoner was an American country music star and television presenter who was known as much for his music as for his dazzling Nudie suits and his blonde pompadour hair cut. His eponymous syndicated television show ran from 1960 to 1981 and gave the world country and western hits, classic gospel performances, comedy…and Dolly Parton.

Despite the nearly 30 top ten hits that Wagoner had throughout his career, it was his partnership with Parton that most people remember. The duo performed together on his show and recorded 13 albums. When Dolly left Porter, she penned the instant classic “I Will Always Love You” as an ode to their professional break up.

Wagoner was born in southern Missouri and moved to Nashville in 1957 with then partner, Don Warden. Together as part of The Porter Wagoner Trio, they found steady work in the country music capital and joined the Grand Ole Opry. Wagoner charted 81 records over the next several decades. At its height, his television show was seen by 3 million viewers all around the country. He went on to work across genres and mediums with the likes of James Brown and Clint Eastwood. Wagoner was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002. He died 5 years later from lung cancer. Dolly Parton played a tribute concert to honor her friend shortly after his death.

Burial

Woodlawn Memorial Park – Nashville, TN

Specific Location

Everlasting Life;  12 rows down (west) and about 15 spaces right (south) of a white statue of a seated Jesus. About 9 rows from the curb.

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