Minnie Pearl (Sarah Colley) โ country comedian โ appeared on TVโs Hee Haw โ long time member of the Grand Ole Opry โ known for her saying โ โHowdeee! Iโm just so proud to be here!โ โ and the price tag that dangled from her hat โ 1975 Country Music Hall of Fame โ (10/25/1912 โ 3/4/1996)