CMA Awards 50/50: “Entertain ‘Em, Barbara!” | CMA

Barbara Mandrell was the first artist to win CMA Entertainer of the Year back-to-back, a feat that still leaves her speechless 35 years later.
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[@trh1493]

What a sweetheart and real person...very humble and thanking God...not anyone can match her to THIS DAY ! 2024 !!!

[@amywilkins543]

No one did it better than Barbara ❤❤❤

[@fool4singing]

She is such an incredible talent! She had the whole package; singing, played multiple instruments, personality, beauty, and is one of the best performers I've ever seen. She was always such a joy to watch. I know her variety show worked her to death, but I'm so glad we have so much of her performances and talent documented.

[@gpmcd1044]

There’s no one like Mrs. Barbara Mandrell, and I doubt there ever will, or could be. I love you and miss you, Barbara.

[@EV-rc4jm]

So beautiful and talented, this is a very unique, special, a total "classy lady" . Over 70? she still looks beautiful!!!!

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

Nobody better. I adore that woman

[@stevenbrock1263]

I miss you so much.we love so much and hope we will hear from you soon love and love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@twoboyzmama9351]

So...CMHOF stated this....Barbara Mandrell was the first artist to win CMA Entertainer of the Year back-to-back. What everyone forgets....38 years later...NO other woman has won this award back to back.... THIS IS HUGE..and people keep forgetting.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

No other person has.

[@merrill07]

@@ChickenPermissionOG it has been won back to back nine times, but only once by a woman. Two entertainers have done it three years in a row! Still, there is only one Barbara!

[@kawai99100]

Agree

[@ckgonzales6743]

I love how she gave God glory first off. A true class act. Bless her.

[@davidoverholt251]

Class voice, class act, thank you for your devotion to your country music!

[@charmyers5461]

Barbara is a real Lady

[@scottbialek4671]

Ms Mandrell, lady could play about 300 known instruments and a bunch nobody's heard of.

[@AlanCofer]

She still looks great! She earned every award she's been given and probably deserved a few others.

[@jodyhight2783]

I love her still today and I still would love to meet her. I am 61 and I understand why she retired. I just miss her.God bless you Barbara Mandrel. You are the best singer we ever had.you climbed the mountain and you have done it with grace and in my opinion you are still on top of that mountain. I wish you well. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏❤❤❤💯💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@postrander1621]

So glad I got to see her in concert so long ago.

[@slam869]

I love you Barbara . i saw you in 1982 .. you are so tiny and beautiful then and now

[@davidkellymitchell4747]

Some people get all the talent. Gotta love her!

[@jermar1979]

Barbara is pure class. Love her! ❤️

[@michaelsalvano-summers61]

To me, Barbara Mandrell is the ultimate performer and best country singer ever along with Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn. To me they are and will be the best female country singers ever

[@tracylemons9513]

Barbara Mandrell is the greatest singer ever I miss hearing her sing sleeping single in a double bed

[@sharondurham2840]

@@tracylemons9513 She is surpassed by Jean Shepard, Goldie Hill, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee and Wanda Jackson.

[@jessiem276]

@@sharondurham2840 No, she's not!! She can even play all of those instruments, so miss me with that.

[@lisajackson5134]

Sad Dolly has turned WOKE to keep up with the crazy industry that is nothing like it was.. 😢

[@beckyknight1219]

I have thought about her so much lately Wherever she is I hope she is happy and healthy.

[@tracylemons9513]

I miss you Barbara Mandrell your number 1 in country music right along with Loretta Lynn Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton your number one song I miss hearing you sing is sleeping single in a double bed I wish I would have had the opportunity to have met you in person you're the greatest Barbara Mandrell God bless you

[@pinkboots70]

I remember being mesmerized by her talent as a kid.....here I am 50 years old now watching old videos of Ms Mandrell and still amazed by her humbleness. What an entertainer through and through

[@carolecarr5210]

Barbara has given more happiness & fun to people with her singing, musicianship & heart than can be measured. Thank you Barbara.

[@vickydittman8573]

I met Barbara, her Father and Husband in 83. I gave her a portrait I drew. She said I was so talented. But for me I was standing in front of a blessed woman with so much talent I was blown away that she said I had talent. That day was a day my family cherishes to this day. Barbara and her family are a beautiful example of a very blessed family that are so heartwarming. Love you Barbara God bless

[@zachv7528]

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[@AM-br4ix]

I actually spoke to her mother a few times on the phone. She was a lovely woman. I had literally gone to whitepages to look up Barbara’s number and got her mother’s instead. But Barbara ended up sending me an autographed picture of her.

[@ShannyRanae1971]

I just had this video pop into my KZbin feeds. I have always, ALWAYS loved Barbara Mandrell. I never missed an episode of The Barbara Mandrell Show. If I knew that she was going to be on TV, I'd make sure I got to watch it. Barbara and her sisters Louise and Irlene are remarkable singers, musicians and even though I have never met them nor been to any of their performances, I know that they are sweet, kind, compassionate women. They have never hidden the fact that their faith in God is important to them. I hope that Barbara and her sisters know how much they are loved. Barbara may have retired, but she is still amazing. Watching her take the stage for the 50th Anniversary of her being a member of The Grand Ol' Opry, just blew me away. I just wish that I could have seen it, in person. I wish that I could write to her and thank her for giving of herself. I would thank her for putting herself out there, for all those years, and inspiring so many. I just hope that she knows how loved she still is. ❤️ She truly is a living legend. She is a national treasure.

[@mikeallen3518]

Seeing Barbara Mandrell live in 1983 was the ultimate entertainment experience. I consider myself very lucky for that. She had an awesome TV show too along with her sisters that was a favorite for everyone in my family. Too bad we don't get to enjoy entertainers like Barbara anymore.

[@N4TCM]

Miss Barbara drove me crazy as a teenager in the early 80's. She's still the best.

[@martynewell1181]

I know Barbara Mandrell from the 80's because I was in her fan club back then I go to Fan Fair every year. Went to her fan club breakfast and i miss those good time

[@billiemccluskey2451]

One of the Queens of Country Music; most talented and beautiful too, Loved her music. God Bless you Barbara.

[@eyemnew2991]

She said I thank God I know everybody does that's because we should. Not everybody does and not everybody should and not everybody will.

[@ald668]

A BEAUTIFULLY TALENTED LADY!

[@frankwilliams3445]

I've loved Barbara Mandrell my whole life. I remember watching her show every Saturday night.

[@sherribush8327]

Frank Williams yeah, me too. it didn't matter what I was doing, when the Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell sisters came on, I stopped everything and watched their show.

[@carlavision6143]

Never got to see her in concert but, finally got to meet her at her fan club breakfast in June 1986 and that was a dream come true. She's my very favorite Country Music Singer and will always be.

[@NoBigWhoop]

Greatest country music entertainer of all time!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chucklandsdown4286]

While I was raised on country music growing up, enjoying the likes of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and a host of others, it was Barbara Mandrell that influenced me the most from the genre. There was simply no one else like her and, while I know it scared some at the direction, for me it was the blurring the lines of country and pop that helped me see that I needed to listen to more than just one brand of music. It was through Barbara that I did expand on my library, and because of that, I my music knowledge and love is very expansive. Barbara worked her tail off to get that honor of the first Entertainer of The Year Award twice. But even more important was her also getting the People's Choice award for Female Entertainer for almost every year of the decade of the 80's despite commercial popularity. The world of Country Music owes a huge debt to Barbara Mandrell...but so does music in general. She paved the way and influenced many. She is sadly missed in the performing circuit...both live and recording. I am glad that the CMA's have remembered her here, and it's my hope that others that have listened to her in a while or maybe never before, will discover what a treasure she is and pioneer.

[@conniemartin6724]

Wonderfully said, I don't put singers into a certain class. If I enjoy their music, I listen to it. People complain that "she's not country". Well Barbara is an awesome musician, she plays 7 different instruments proficiently. (her autobiography- Get To The Heart)

[@unknown-sx8sn]

I hope too that new generations will discover Barbara. However, over the years I have posted videos of her including 4 full length concerts and the fans loved watching them again and there were some who had never seen her in concert who were thrilled by what they witnessed. Then after years of being on line Barbara Mandrell Productions pulled them from my channel. Those concerts are not for sale to the public and are never shown on television so I was disappointed, not for me but for new fans to see. Of course, if she doesn’t want them on KZbin, that’s fine, they belong to her but I’m curious as to how she can win new fans if there are no outlets for people to see why she was so special. Her albums are great but to see her performing live was thrilling. Maybe someday her “The Lady is a Champ,” “Stepping out” “Live at the Palace” and other concerts will be released, who knows, we can only hope.

[@she-beesstitchyworld5744]

So much talent wrapped up in package. I watch3x her show every week on TV. When she retired, it made me sad but also happy as that is what she wanted to do. I still play my vinyls….I still sing along (quietly) to those songs. M

[@angiekozyra9309]

Barbara Mandrell is the best female country singer, musician ever to grace my lifetime.. As Mac Davis said thank god for this little girl!!!! Love you and miss you Barbara wish you were still performing.

[@smallfry7743]

Angie Kozyra .. It's weird with Barbara Mandrell because a lot of people have no idea who she is unless they're from that generation. But many know who Dolly Parton is. Something about this woman just kind of fell off. But I still like her and her music.

[@jasonpdsi]

I remember Barbara Mandrell from when I was very young, in the early 80s. She always seemed so warm and always smiling, and her voice was angelic.

[@bettycogswell9851]

Barbara and her sisters are so gifted musically.

[@barsonforever2600]

Some people get lucky enough to meet our heroes ... some like me get to meet them and call them friends...I love you Mrs D.

[@larryengland989]

Very very beautiful and talented. I love her

[@davidjessee7701]

Such a beautiful and talented women.. Who retired on top... I wish she had kept entertaining.....

[@marlinmr7]

So nice to see something from Barbara and I as well as many others wish she would still perform - even just a little.... I can so remember her performances as well as her show w/her sisters - good times! :-) :-) :-)

[@conniemartin6724]

I know, she left millions of fans wanting more.

[@sherribush8327]

MarlinMR7 I m with you on that.

[@conniemartin6724]

Barbara is the most talented woman, ever in country music. Her sister, Louise is also amazing.

[@drpastry]

well hon that's your own opinion but you are forgetting about so so many more before her

[@conniemartin6724]

What other singer can play 7 instruments proficiently? Yes there are other that can sing well.

[@lmfan3061]

sings, dances plays anything. WOW Her TV show was the highlight of my tv watching. Louise was my fav.

[@kawai99100]

Thanks for your hard work and entertainment.

[@jasonfranks6815]

shes awesome

[@cynthiablanchard6278]

I love you so much barbara always 💖

[@KayNolte]

a very talented lady!

[@conniemartin6724]

you bet, the best entertainer I have ever seen in my life. Barbara plays 7 instruments.

[@miragexl007]

Cheers. just saw the tribute to country singers...and flashed Barbara up...nice memories. wondered where these icons have gone and how they are doing.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I saw her in Chicago before she was a megastar.

[@tylerdunn6578]

Hot stuff, loved watcher her and her sisters

[@davidoverholt251]

Country class act!!!!

[@keyontedollison8547]

I love Mrs❤Barbara

[@sandyk378]

WOW ‼️ Barbara says it is not ego, but love to entertain and giving praise to God makes her so remarkable ❤️✝️🙏🌹

[@EricLudwig1997]

Loretta was the female entertainer of the year but Barbara Mandrell kicked the doors for any artist to win entertainer of the year back to back

[@basitk12]

I love country women :)

[@jyr6329]

Not too long ago, some women in country music complained about the awards going to men. With all the great male entertainers during the 70's and 80's, Barbara was never held back.

[@markbrittell2001]

When country music was really country music.

[@Sadness57]

That hair

[@dangerlikowski4857]

Where is she now

[@jerseytomato100]

Retired and living in Tennessee

[@twoboyzmama9351]

Just to reiterate....NO....OTHER...WOMAN.... EVER.... 2 consecutive times ...she is the definition of ENTERTAINER.

[@jerseytomato100]

I miss her big hair. If I saw her on the street today I wouldn't even recognize her...maybe if I saw her beautiful ice-blue eyes.

[@laserflexr6321]

Ice blue.

[@lisajackson5134]

My mother loved her music, and her family. The music today is nothing like this, nor are the programs. It stinks today, living in such a WOKE environment. Dolly, Garth, sad they turned WOKE. 😢. BRING BACK THESE DAYS😢

[@brendaniebel1355]

More Botox.