Dispatches From Beardsville - Porter Wagoner R.I.P.

porter wagonerRIP Dispatches From Beardsville Porter Wagoner R.I.P. Dispatches From Beardsville is normally here to bring you the best in new country and folk. However, this week is different and more sombre as country legend Porter Wagoner died earlier in the week in Nashville at the grand old age of 80 years old. Wagoner brought much to the world, including the brilliant ‘A Satisfied Mind’ as covered by Gram Parsons, as well as ‘The Cold Hard Facts of Life’.
For his efforts, Wagoner got a clutch of Grammys, numerous Country Music Awards and his own TV show. It was on his show that he introduced the world to Dolly Parton as a newcomer and duetting partner. As a pair, Wagoner and Parton found themselves being shown in 100 countries with audiences of over 3 million. More recently, Wagoner released the Wagonmaster LP as well as supporting The White Stripes at their Madison Square Gardens shows. He will be sadly missed. Click over to watch the great man in action.