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Country Singer Slim Whitman, Known For His Yodel, Dies

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Country Singer Slim Whitman, Known For His Yodel, Dies

Whitman was at one point known as "America's Favorite Folksinger," but he was far more popular overseas. His music saved the Earth from aliens in the comedy Mars Attacks!

Country Singer Slim Whitman, Known For His Yodel, Dies

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Country Star George Jones Dies

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Country Star George Jones Dies

Starting in 1959 and for decades after, he recorded some of country's greatest songs, including "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Jones was 81.

Country Star George Jones Dies

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