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==Musical career== |
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==Musical career== |
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The act consists of ] and ], who married in 1969 and made their Welk debut on his Christmas show the same year. English had been a solo performer on the show for a few months, having already joined in mid-1969. They specialize in ], ], ] and ]. |
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The act consists of ] and ], who married in early 1969 and made their Welk debut on his Christmas show the same year. English had been a solo performer on the show for a few months, having already joined in mid-1969. They specialize in ], ], ] and ]. |
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The couple has released a number of albums, including ''Hymns We Love To Sing'', which was nominated for a ] in 1972. ''Country Songs We Love to Sing'', released in 1973, peaked at #21 on the ] chart.<ref></ref> Their popularity peaked in the 1970s, at which time they had their own fan club and made numerous appearances on other television shows and ]. |
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The couple has released a number of albums, including ''Hymns We Love To Sing'', which was nominated for a ] in 1972. ''Country Songs We Love to Sing'', released in 1973, peaked at #21 on the ] chart.<ref></ref> Their popularity peaked in the 1970s, at which time they had their own fan club and made numerous appearances on other television shows and commercials. |
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When the Welk show ended in 1982, and later when the couple divorced in 1984, the act disbanded for a while.<ref></ref> They have since reunited professionally and have continued to perform, both at ] ] and in concert venues.<ref></ref> They have also performed at political appearances of U.S. Senator ].<ref></ref> |
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When the Welk show ended in 1982, and later when the couple divorced in 1984, the act disbanded for a while.<ref></ref> They have since reunited professionally and have continued to perform, both at ] ] and in concert venues.<ref></ref> They have also performed at political appearances of U.S. Senator ].<ref></ref> |
When the Welk show ended in 1982, and later when the couple divorced in 1984, the act disbanded for a while. They have since reunited professionally and have continued to perform, both at PBS pledge specials and in concert venues. They have also performed at political appearances of U.S. Senator Trent Lott.