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Porter Wagoner & the Wagon Masters

The Wagonmasters (pre 1974)

• Announcer Don Howser
• Benny Williams (guitar)
• Buck Trent (banjo, guitar)
• Don Warden (steel guitar)
• George McCormick (rhythm guitar)
• "Little" Jack Little (drums)
• Mack Magaha (fiddle)
• Michael Treadwell (bass guitar)
• Ray Downs (rhythm guitar, vocal)
• Red Gayle (unknown)

Singer: Norma Jean (1960–1967)

Singer: Dolly Parton (1967–1974)                                                      Porter, Red Gayle, Don Warren

Comedian/stand-up bass Curly Harris (1960–1965)

Comedian/stand-up bass Speck Rhodes (1965 -1970)

The Wagonmasters (After 1974)

• Bobby Dyson (bass)
• Dave Kirby (guitar)
• Fred Newell (banjo, guitar, mandolin)
• Jerry Carey (drums)
• Linda Carol Moore (vocals)
• Mack Magaha on fiddle
• Stu Basor (steel guitar, dobro)

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