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Garrison Keillor writes backstage before the live broadcast for "A Prairie Home Companion" at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Garrison Keillor waits to walk onstage after the live broadcast ended to sing a few more songs with the audience at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Garrison Keillor performs with singer Aoife O’Donovan during the live broadcast at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Kathy Beatty of Inver Grove Heights sings "The Star Spangled Banner" as Garrison Keillor leads the audience in song during the warm up to the live broadcast at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Garrison Keillor rehearses in his trademark red sneakers at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Garrison Keillor performs a few more songs for the audience after the live broadcast has ended at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Garrison Keillor waves to the audience after the show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Garrison Keillor poses for a selfie with sisters Janna Graham of Plymouth, left, and Julie Berninghaus of Eagan after the show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Garrison Keillor walks through the alley from the stage entrance of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn