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- Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) and on the television show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991.
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Her Minnie Pearl character originated in South Carolina in 1939, and after catching the attention of a WSM executive, she debuted on the Grand Ole Opry in 1940, quickly gaining a regular spot that lasted over 50 years.
For fifty years, she performed as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and, in 1992, was awarded the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by the United States government, for her half-century of work.
Oct 25, 2021 · Though her first professional work was for a touring theater company in Atlanta (Wayne P. Sewell Production Company), Minnie became the first solo female member of WSM's Grand Ole Opry and...
Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) and on the television show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991.
The Queen of Country Comedy's legacy endures. Country comedy icon Minnie Pearl was a luminary in Nashville entertainment for more than 50 years. Portrayed by actress Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, Minnie Pearl’s character was best known for her whimsical Southern persona that graced the Grand Ole Opry stage for decades.
The Starday Years. 1998. Best of Minnie Pearl Standup. 2023. Listen to Queen of the Grand Ole Opry by Minnie Pearl on Apple Music. 1965. 6 Songs. Duration: 32 minutes.
Jul 18, 1994 · Queen of the Grand Ole Opry - Minnie Pearl | Album | AllMus. Minnie Pearl. AllMusic Rating. User Rating (0) Your Rating. STREAM OR BUY: Release Date. July 18, 1994. Duration. 32:09. Genre. Country. Styles. Country Comedy. Discography Timeline. See Full Discography. Lookin' for a Feller (1970) Queen of the Grand Ole Opry (1994) AllMusic Review.
