Porter Wagoner

Country music had a big role in television in the 1960s, thanks in part to these standout moments.

On Feb. 19, 1974, Parton announced her split from Wagoner, after more than seven years of performing together.

Where there's smoke, there's bound to be fire, so the saying goes ... and where there's money, there's bound to be lawsuits, even between generally congenial country stars.

The list of country singers and musicians who were either born in or at some point lived in the state of Missouri is pretty impressive.