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Minnie Pearl 100th Birthday: Vince Gill, Amy Grant Among Those Celebrating Comic’s Legacy
Minnie Pearl 100th Birthday: Vince Gill, Amy Grant Among Those Celebrating Comic’s Legacy
Minnie Pearl 100th Birthday: Vince Gill, Amy Grant Among Those Celebrating Comic’s Legacy
Comedic entertainer Minnie Pearl once famously said of fans, "Just love 'em and they'll love you right back." Proving that credo true in Nashville on Monday night (Oct. 22), a group of 200 of her friends, fellow entertainers and people whose lives were touched by the country-music legend gathered on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House to celebrate not only the homespun comic known for
‘Minnie Pearl Memories’ Program Celebrates Opry Star’s Legend
‘Minnie Pearl Memories’ Program Celebrates Opry Star’s Legend
‘Minnie Pearl Memories’ Program Celebrates Opry Star’s Legend
Sixteen years ago this month, Sarah Cannon, known to her millions of fans as Minnie Pearl, passed away at age 83. But the legacy of the country comedian and author continues to inspire, educate and entertain. After successfully battling breast cancer, the longtime Grand Ole Opry star became a staunch advocate for cancer research, offering her name to the Cancer Education and Research Council in 19
Mel Tillis, Ray Price Set to Fill Merle Haggard’s Boots
Mel Tillis, Ray Price Set to Fill Merle Haggard’s Boots
Mel Tillis, Ray Price Set to Fill Merle Haggard’s Boots
Merle Haggard fans will have a special treat on September 16, thanks to a few of The Hag's famous friends. Mel Tillis and Ray Price have decided to pitch in and play a concert September 16 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., after Merle had to cancel due to an unexpected respiratory ailment...