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Cindy (Smith) Moore
Peachtree High School,
Class of 1976
Dunwoody, Georgia |
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Cindy (Smith) Moore, a native of Atlanta, GA and an
Opryland U.S.A. theme park veteran, performs at the world- famous Gaylord
Opryland Hotel, the Wild Horse Saloon, Grand Ole Opry and various conventions
and venues worldwide. For over twenty years, millions of people have enjoyed her
portrayal of "Miss Minnie".Cindy learned her craft from the original Minnie
Pearl, Sarah Cannon. Sarah discovered Cindy portraying "Miss Minnie" in
Opryland's COUNTRY MUSIC U.S.A. and saw something she liked in the young
performer. She took Cindy under her wing and schooled Moore in the finer points
of the Minnie Pearl Character. Today, when folks ask Cindy, "Oh, are you the new
Minnie Pearl?" She respectfully declines with, "There's only one Sarah Cannon,
and there's only one Minnie Pearl. I'm just here to keep the legend going for
you."
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Cindy Moore is keeping the memory of Minnie
alive
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March 4th is the anniversary of the death of
"The Queen of Country Comedy" , Sarah Ophelia Colley, Miss Minnie Pearl.
Minnie Pearl's boisterous, cheerful "Howdyyyyy! I'm just so proud to be
here!", her wide-brimmed summer hat with its dangling $1.98 price tag,
her toothy grin, and her calico and gingham dresses were her trademarks
on more than a half century on the Grand Ole Opry .
Nashville performer singer/songwriter, Cindy Moore has portrayed the
role of "Minnie Pearl" for over twenty years. A few months ago, the
Grand Ole Opry, featured Ciindy in their tribute to Miss Minnie. Her
three-minute monologue was comprised of classic Minnie stories delivered
with such ease that the Opry audience could actually feel that old
'Minnie magic' come to life. She then removed her signature summer hat
(adorned with flowers and dangling $1.98 price tag) to pay tribute to
the late Sarah Cannon. Cindy told of her close relationship with Cannon
and how she came to portray the role of 'Miss Minnie'. With her final
words Moore gave a bow to a tear-filled standing ovation. The Opry cast
and crew all agreed that the return of 'Minnie' to the stage of the
Grand Ole Opry was indeed a heartwarming and welcome sight.
Cindy learned her craft from the original Minnie Pearl, Sarah Cannon.
Sarah discovered Cindy portraying "Miss Minnie" in Opryland's Country
Music U.S.A. and saw something she liked in the young performer. Sarah
took Cindy under her wing and schooled her in the finer points of the
Minnie Pearl Character. Cindy even had the honor of performing a lot of
shows with her. Today, when folks ask Cindy, "Oh, are you the new Minnie
Pearl?" Cindy respectfully declines with, "There's only one Sarah
Cannon, there's only one Minnie Pearl, I'm just here to keep the Legend
going for you."
Cindy's enthusiasm in all she does, her love and caring for others make
her a very special person. She keeps this legend alive at numerous
charity events for nursing homes, the Junior League as well as the
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
Cindy's Cd is titled " I Was A Teenage Minnie ". It has a song written
by her husband Randy and herself called "Sarah Said " which is starting
to be played worldwide. Also on this CD is some Minnie Pearl Comedy and
a beautiful tribute to this special lady. Today, on the anniversary of
her death, numerous radio stations in the United States and
Internationally, in tribute to this great lady and humanitarian, are
playing "Sarah Said".
Cindy currently performs at the World Famous
Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center and various conventions and
venues worldwide.
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