Barbara Mandrell‘s appearance during the Grand Ole Opry‘s television concert on March 19, 2025, brought back all kinds of memories for her fans and fans of great ’80s country music. She was there as ...

Country music legend Barbara Mandrell may have retired from music in 1997, but her name still pops up in conversation thanks to her lasting impact on the industry. A two-time CMA Entertainer of the ...

Barbara Mandrell is a Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member who retired from music in 1997. Mandrell is known for her crossover appeal, blending country with pop and soul influences.

Before cowboy hats were trendy and country was pop, Barbara Mandrell was getting teased at school for loving “hillbilly music.” So when she heard “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” she didn’t ...

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Barbara Mandrell retired from the stage before turning 50. However, she and her family spent four entertaining and groundbreaking decades onstage.