Porter Wayne Wagoner, born August 12, 1927 in West Plains, Missouri, was an
American country singer. After performing with the Blue Ridge Boys on local
radio and signing with RCA Victor, he achieved chart success with the singles "A
Satisfied Mind" (Number 1, 1955) and "Misery Loves Company" (Number 1, 1962),
releasing his album Satisfied Mind in 1956. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1957
and launched The Porter Wagoner Show in 1960, a syndicated television series
that ran until 1981 and introduced Dolly Parton. Together they recorded duet
hits including "Please Don't Stop Loving...