Roy Clark to Perform at Sevier County Fair in Pigeon Forge

Country music icon Roy Clark is scheduled to headline the 2008 Sevier County Fair. The star of television's "Hee Haw" will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 5. "We couldn't be more thrilled to have one of country music's all-time greats headlining this year's Sevier County Fair," said Allen Newton, executive director of the Sevier County Economic Development Council which puts on the fair. "Roy Clark's across-the-board appeal ensures that a good time will be had by all in a family friendly environment."

Clark began his music career in 1947 in his hometown of Washington and went on to win the national banjo competition in 1950. Sixty-one years later he is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, the Gibson (Guitar) Hall of Fame and boasts his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Clark, who now lives in Tulsa, was a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." Bob Hope once summed Clark up by stating, "Your face is like a fireplace."

Having toured with such country legends as Hank Williams Sr. and Grandpa Jones, Clark is probably best remembered from his role on "Hee Haw" alongside Buck Owens. In all, Clark spent 24 seasons on the show, making it the longest-running syndicated show in television history. Throughout his career, he has landed over twenty Top 40 hits on the Billboard country music charts.

Sevier County Utilities District will sponsor Friday night's performance. The concert is free with paid admission to the fair.

Information courtesy of The Mountain Press