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Barbara Mandrell
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Barbara Mandrell is a singer from Houston, Texas, whose signature song is "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool." She won CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1980 and 1981, the first artist to win it two years in a row. She joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1972 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

Born
December 25, 1948
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Grand Ole Opry
Member since 1972

Latest Stories

Barbara Mandrell Quietly Disappeared From Country Music and Now We Know Exactly Why

Barbara Mandrell vanished from country music at the peak of her career. Now we finally know why, and the truth is more powerful than any goodbye.

10 Female Country Stars Who Have Won Entertainer of the Year at the ACMs

Ten trailblazing women have won ACM Entertainer of the Year. From Loretta Lynn to Lainey Wilson, each carved her legacy by beating country’s biggest names.

Eight Interesting Facts About Barbara Mandrell That You Should Know

Barbara Mandrell is one of country music's OG's that a lot of aspiring musicians look up to. And here are some interesting facts about her.

Ten of Barbara Mandrell Songs That No One Should Miss Out!

Barbara has always been one of the finest and greatest in the industry. That's why here are 10 of Barbara Mandrell songs that you will undoubtedly enjoy.

 A Glimpse of Women Empowerment in Barbara Mandrell’s “One of a Kind Pair of Fools”

All in all, Barbara Mandrell has placed a total of six number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Her last chart-topping single was One of a Kind Pair of Fools.

Throwback To Roy Clark And Barbara Mandrell Showing Off Their Banjo-Pickin’ Skills On Hee Haw

One of our favorite moments in the country-themed variety show Hee Haw was absolutely when Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell showed off their banjo pickin' skills.

27 Country Songs With Color In The Title For Every Shade Of Emotion

Color plays an important role in creating certain moods. Now, why not combine that with a playlist of country songs with color in the title?

These Female Country Singers From Texas Became The Genre’s Biggest Icons

In a field historically dominated by men, these female country singers from Texas went on to become some of the genre’s biggest icons.

Flashback to Barbara Mandrell’s “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”

“I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” by Barbara Mandrell slammed into the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s country singles chart on July 4, 1981.

Here are the Nominees for the 2020 Country Music Awards

The 2020 Country Music Awards is up and coming and yes, we are in for some surprises!

Dazzling Barbara Mandrell at 71 Will Lit Your Christmas Eve!

On Christmas day of 1948, Barbara Mandrell was born in Houston Texas. Throughout the years, she kept it cool and country.

Listen to Barbara Mandrell and Waylon Jennings’ Heartbreaking Song

Barbara Mandrell collaborated with the outlaw country musician Waylon Jennings to record the heartbreaking song “Angels Love Bad Men.”