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!

Nashville might be the home of country music, but we loved going down the road a piece to Grinder's Switch with Minnie Pearl.

Is there a larger Country Music Treasure than Minnie Pearl? In a word, no.

One of my all time favorite talk shows was 'Nashville Now on the old TNN network.

While working at the Grand Ole Opry's WSM Radio in Nashville, I was really impressed with one of the biggest names in entertainment: Minnie Pearl!

There was only one Minnie Pearl and there will never be another!

Grand Ole Opry legend's Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff brought a special brand of rural humor to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.