Artist Bio:
Barbara Mandrell is an American country music singer, musician, and actress. She was born on December 25, 1948, in Houston, Texas. Mandrell is known for her versatile music style, which blends country, pop, and gospel elements. She rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" and "Years." Mandrell won numerous awards throughout her career, including two CMA Entertainer of the Year awards in 1980 and 1981.
In addition to her music career, Barbara Mandrell also ventured into acting, appearing in television shows and films. She had her own variety show, "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters," which ran from 1980 to 1982. Mandrell is considered a trailblazer in country music, breaking barriers for female artists in the genre. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of her contributions to the music industry.
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