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  Bill Anderson Performing at the KC Opry

  Bill Anderson performed several times and was very popular
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  Steve Hall and his Puppet Shotgun Red

  He was a comedian - performed a few times and he always sold out.
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  Steve Wariner Performing at the KC Opry

  He performed his song Kansas City Lights when it was a big hit. His manager wanted all the cash for the performance up-front, but Steve overrode his management and performed the show.
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  Mike Campbell Performing at the KC Opry

  Mike Campbell was a very talented kid who would play and travel with the band.
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  Steve Williams - Country DJ
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  Steve Dietrich

  This was a regular show. Tuffy bought tuxedos for the male performers if they all wanted to dress alike.
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  Tuffy's Mom - Irene Williams at the Concessions Stand

  She was so supportive! She operated ticket sales and the concessions stand. She was very popular for her chicken and dumplings which would sell out at shows.
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  Opening Show for Loretta Lynn at the KC Opry

  On the far right end of the photo are Ron and Olester Lewis, who were gospel artists. Fallon Foster is playing bass, Scott Yates is lead. Loretta Lynn would stay after the show until she had met every fan and sign autographs for anyone who wanted one.
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  Mary Slaughter

  Found her on a talent search and she became a regular at the Opry. She became part of the backup trio "The Tuffettes"
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  Daivd Lawrence at the KC Opry

  The KC Opry would have radio DJs on, and they would advertise the Opry on their shows, which was great publicity
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  Unidentified Local Performer at the KC Opry

  This was an early photograph of the Opry
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  Brenda Lee Performing at the K.C. Opry

  Brenda Lee was pleasant and friendly - "a little ball of fire" - she drew a good crowd
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  Local Performer Playing Banjo at the KC Opry

  He was a regular - he would play novelty songs on his banjo
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  Unidentified Local Performer at the KC Opry

  The outhouse on stage was a comedic part of the show
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  Rockin' Sidney Performing at the KC Opry

  Rockin' Sidney was a big Zydeco musician, and performed his hit song "Don't Mess with My Toot Toot"
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  Debbie Martin Singing at the KC Opry
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  Dog on the Stage at KC Opry Concert
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  Karen Williams and Debbie Martin
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  KC Opry Band Performance with Dog on Stage
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  KC Opry Band Performance

  The duo on the right is Dennes and Cindy Dittemore - they performed at a talent show with Tuffy before he owned the theater and became part of the KC Opry house band
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  KC Opry Band Performance

  The duo on the right is Dennes and Cindy Dittemore - they performed at a talent show with Tuffy before he owned the theater and became part of the KC Opry house band
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  Clint Black Performing at the KC Opry

  Photograph of Clint Black performing at the KC Opry
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  The Drifting Cowboys at the KC Opry

  Photograph of the Drifting Cowboys at the KC Opry with Betty Starcher.
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  Rusty Goodman Performing at the KC Opry

  Photograph of Rusty goodman performing at the KC Opry.
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  KC Opry House Band

  Photograph of the KC Opry House Band, with Joe Tinoco out front.