Sarah Colley Cannon, a member of Nashville’s upper crust, became an onstage inverse of a rags-to-rhinestones story every time she grabbed her hat -- with its $1.98 price tag -- and became one of ...

CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – As you drive into Centerville a familiar face will welcome you. It’s the face of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, better known as Minnie Pearl. Pearl is a legendary comedian ...

Minnie Pearl’s family never gave up hope during the seven months she was missing. The 2-year-old Shih-Tzu — named after the country comedian — was nowhere to be found after she got out through a hole ...

Reese Witherspoon celebrated the weekend with her dog Minnie Pearl by wearing identical black-and-white striped sweaters, as seen on Instagram on Saturday Digital News Writer, PEOPLE Reese Witherspoon ...

Sterling Public Library was filled with laughs Friday afternoon. Comedian Minnie Pearl, portrayed by Elsa Wolff, visited the library for its annual Valentine’s Tea. As guests enjoy a cup of warm tea ...

Her real name was Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, but we all know her professionally as “Minnie Pearl”. Her signature was, “Howdee, I’m just so proud to be here.” Minnie Pearl was known as “the queen of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (WKRN) — “How-dee! I’m just so proud to be here!” Minnie Pearl’s famous quote will echo through the ages. The legendary comedian and historian has left a lasting impact on the ...

Another evening of fun in Fort Morgan City Park started off on Thursday with a Chautauqua performance featuring Grand Ole Opry comedian Minnie Pearl. Elsa Wolff, who appeared at the park as Amelia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Minnie Pearl passed away on Mar. 4, 1996, fellow Grand Ole Opry member Marty Stuart stated the moment felt like "someone ...

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 ...

Guests at Overland Trail Museum got plenty of laughs Wednesday as they took a trip to the Grand Ole Opry with a Country Tea featuring legendary comedian Minnie Pearl. Held in the High Plains Education ...