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Barbara Mandrell: From '...When Country Wasn't Cool' to retirement and return to the Opry stage

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Barbara Mandrell retired from the stage before turning 50. However, she and ...
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3 Barbara Mandrell Singles From the 1970s That Sound Like Hits Today

Barbara Mandrell is undoubtedly one of the most influential country music artists from the 1970s and 80s. Mandrell’s debut album, Treat Him Right, came out in 1971. The record kicked off a successful ...
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Barbara Mandrell’s Fontanel Mansion reopens in Nashville after 7 years. See inside.

In the North Nashville suburb of Whites Creek sits The Fontanel Mansion and Estate, a custom-built home for country music icon Barbara Mandrell in 1998. The recently reopened Fontanel Mansion was ...
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Country Icon Barbara Mandrell Will Make a Special Appearance at NBC's Opry 100 Special

NBC's Opry 100: A Live Celebrationis set to be jam-packed with performances from the country's grandest stars, and in honor of the milestone anniversary, fans will get the chance to celebrate a bona ...

1981 No. 1 Hit Celebrated as One of the Greatest Country Songs for Small-Town Pride

For Mandrell, "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" brought her superstardom to new heights. The song played a role in helping her earn the title of CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1981. Today, the ...