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Posted in music on October 22, 2007
Porter Wagoner Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
He's a legend of the Grand Old Opry and one of country music's rhinestone and Rock-A-Billy survivors. But tonight, friends and family are asking for prayers, for Porter Wagoner. His publicist announced today that Wagoner is suffering from lung cancer and he remains hospitalized in Nashville. Doctors describe his condition as serious.Known for his rhinestone stage outfits, Wagoner helped launch the career of Dolly Parton when he hired her as his duet partner in 1967. Last year he spent two weeks in the hospital after suffering a stomach aneurysm, but he recovered and in May, celebrated 50 years on the Opry. In June, he released a new CD called Wagonmaster. Over the summer he opened a concert for the White Stripes at Madison Square Garden [WVLT]
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Posted on October 22, 2007 7:58 AM
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sadness...wish i saw him at msg.
Posted by Anonymous | October 22, 2007 9:02 AM
It was great to see him open the show at MSG awhile back.
I wish him the best!
Posted by Freepster | October 22, 2007 9:40 AM
His show back in March at Joe's Pub was spellbinding. He's a true legend.
Posted by Jx | October 22, 2007 10:05 AM
I am so thankful I had the chance to see Porter at the Grand Old Opry twice in June. He is a legend and he is a terrific entertainer. I love his albums from the 60's, not only for the music but for the great LP covers!
He and his family are in my thoughts.
Posted by Susan | October 25, 2007 11:39 AM