Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond — the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics.

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

The performance was part The Current Presents Minnesota Music Month 2026.

Folks can get wild with “Weird Al” Yankovic or salute the Minneapolis sound with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis during the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill, and the Replacements released their first album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands that released just one album would you like to hear?

Queen started recording "Bohemian Rhapsody"; Mason Williams was born; Stevie Wonder topped the charts as a 12-year-old; the Doors started recording their first album; Liam Gallagher failed to show up for an MTV Unplugged session in London; Huey Lewis and the News had a major hit with 'The Power of Love', and Jeff Buckley released "Grace," Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are part of the Minneapolis sound would you like to hear?

Julian Casablancas and Keith Moon were born; Johnny Cash was topping the charts; David Bowie put out Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps); and Bowie released 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)', Today in Music History.

Vernon Reid, Tori Amos and Craig Finn were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.