Music

‘First Lady of Banjo’ Roni Stoneman Dies at 85

COUNTRY LEGEND

She was best known for her gap-toothed grin and goofy performances on the 1970s country show “Hee Haw.”

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

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Roni Stoneman
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