Minnie Pearl

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 25, 1912 (Centerville), Died March 4, 1996 (Nashville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca NA 2252 10/13/1950 Good morning Irene Red Foley ; Minnie Pearl vocalist  
Decca NA 2253 10/13/1950 The lovebug itch Red Foley ; Minnie Pearl vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pearl, Minnie," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336864.

Pearl, Minnie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336864.

"Pearl, Minnie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336864

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