Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: Porter Wayne Wagoner ( August 12 , 1927 -- October 28 , 2007 ) was a popular American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompador .
Simplified: Porter Wayne Wagoner ( August 12 , 1927 â `` October 28 , 2007 ) was an American country music singer and songwriter .