Minnie Pearl

Get to know the story behind country comedian and Grand Ole Opry legend Minnie Pearl.

Way back when a sizable chunk of the country music audience really did live on farms and in the hills, comedians shared billings with musical acts and helped rural America poke fun at itself.

Many celebrities and public figures have been immortalized in wax by the famous Madame Tussauds -- including a number of country stars! 

Now here's a blast from the past!

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

Every Saturday, The Boot brings you the week's top tweets so you can see what your favorite stars are chirping about! This week's funniest Twitter posts come from LeAnn Rimes, James Otto, Martina McBride and more. And don't forget to follow The Boot (@thebootdotcom)...

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...