In October 1981, Hank Williams Jr. presented
Merle Kilgore with a custom made guitar in
appreciation for services Merle performed
as his opening act for 16 years.

Barbara Mandrel and Tommy Overstreet
during a 1977 New York City concert.

The Oak Ridge Boys with Reggie Jackson in 1980.

Dolly Parton cuts the ribbon dedicating Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville, Tennessee in 1979.

Porter Wagoner and the Blackwood Brothers
during a 1967 TV performance.

Rodney Crowell, Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash, John Ritter,  June Carter Cash during a 1981 Nashville bash.

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