Why Barbara Mandrell Disappeared? - 'I Was Country ...' Singer's Secret History

Barbara Mandrell is one of country music's most successful artists of all time and certainly of those most talented. Where did she go?
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Barbara Mandrell is known for songs like “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” “Sleeping Single In a Double Bed,” “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right” and more. She won back-to-back CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and remained a dominant woman in country music into the 1990s.
Why did she disappear?
The answer doesn’t have as much to do with a deadly car accident as it does what happened immediately afterward. Mandrell and her husband are no longer active in country music, but they’re still active. This Secret History of Country Music video explores what happened to Barbara Mandrell.
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[@ast-og-losta]

She's got a life and she living it. Good for her.

[@whiteeaglestudios]

You forgot to mention that on top of all that incredible talent and class, she was/likely is drop dead gorgeous.

[@cyrilculton1181]

Amen to that. Beautiful lady.

[@chucktilley7155]

If you don't know her she is not a class person

[@LG123ABC]

I always liked her sister, Irlene. I thought she was the prettiest one of the sisters.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Loved all the sisters & they were all such beautiful women & so multitalented!!!!

[@Raiderdawg71]

So are her sisters

[@michaeldionne3139]

I served in the Air Force with her cousin in Las Vegas, NV. We both worked at a desert test range, south of Indian Springs.

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

I only ever really listened to country through my grandparents and my memory of Barbara Mandrell is primarily Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.

[@carolz6031]

She was the best singer ever

[@lonnyself3920]

she was the love of 80'country no doubt, my sister did same old man stop singing was tired of being a gypsy

[@milesgentry850]

BARBARA WAS AMAZING WOMAN!❤

[@ronaldaldred8293]

I think that her putting her family first, before fickle and judgemental Fans was the beat decision. You gave me joy, listening to your wonderful music and I cherish those memories.

[@Rev22-21]

She lives or at least used to live in the Woodlands, just north of Houston. Her cussing after that car wreck had to have been directly associated with her concussion. We who've had such tramatic brain injuries know, and having no filters are common.

[@judypierce7028]

I loved her appearance on Walker, Texas Ranger.

[@sylviatichnell4278]

I loved her music and her Varity shiw

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello 👋

[@avilaavila6829]

Barbara Mandrell was the reason I started listening to country music 🎶 I use to watch her and her sisters tv show every week..she was country when country wasn’t cool 😎

[@billc3271]

Yep did the same.....I always wondered what happened

[@jennmurphy3952]

I use to watch the show too!

[@oldgoat142]

I did the same. Me and my younger brother were pretty much the only kids in NYC who listened to country music on an AM station. That was way back in the day.

[@avilaavila6829]

@@oldgoat142 OMG yes the AM station now that’s become the news station where I live...it’s all about FM or CDs 💿 lol

[@oldgoat142]

@@avilaavila6829 Yeah, pretty much. The other thing that's gone by the wayside is the college radio stations, which used to play some terrific and non-commercial stuff. Ah, the good old days.

[@misodinamosa]

I love Barbara Mandrel! She was on a flight when I was a flight attendant. She is so delicate and lovely. It was shortly after the accident and she was still using crutches. She’s a beautiful person inside and out 😊💜🙏🏻

[@vickietheodoredis7599]

Love me some Barbara

[@tlhop8374]

When I was a little girl, my grandparents and I used to watch her show huddled around the TV with a bowl of ice cream. We had all of her records. Barbara is part of some of my greatest childhood memories.

[@tuesdaymartin3613]

My memories are exactly like yours. ❤

[@monica1811]

Yes! I can still remember watcher her and her sisters Louise and Irlene, she is so talented and the comedy is on point. So talented. Awesome memories.

[@cydkriletich6538]

She was incredibly talented...and pretty, too. She is overlooked when it comes to recognition in country today.

[@giehayes8983]

She grew up in Oceanside California and was a beauty queen. I think she may have been the Del Mar Fair beauty queen.

[@cydkriletich6538]

@@giehayes8983 I wasn’t aware of that. Thank you!

[@a.f.7246]

Should have received Kennedy center for the performing arts award

[@speedracer2336]

Current country is not country!

[@Bozcard]

Cyd Kriletich When I met Barbara Mandrell in the 1970's Country was enjoying a surge, but she complained about being passed by newer female artists. I joked that she was Country before it was cool. I met her in a small bar/sandwich shop where she was singing by herself. Someone was heckling her. I told the guy to shut up. She talked to me later and told me the heckler was her husband and he wanted to go leave. :)

[@camh6328]

Actually she was hurt a lot more than the public was told. However, I do believe she walked away because she had her priorities straight :-)

[@chrisozzy56]

Big fan . Spent half an hour talking to her waiting for our planes in the mid ‘70’s . Couldn’t have been nicer and you’d never know she was a celebrity . She won a fan for life .

[@ladyk63200]

No one could pick, play, dance or sing like Barbara Mandrel she is in a league of her own and no one to date has not come close. She's is terribly miss I don't think she really knows how much. Thank you for all the years of Joy you brought to us Barbara ❣️

[@paulgipson5568]

Great talent respects a tremendous amount of Musical skill and personality. She has it all.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Good looking woman too.

[@DeidreSlaybaugh-tv7xi]

Never knew country music til Barbara … wonderful Christian witness too

[@theessentials450]

Dolly Parton...

[@snookstheoriginal]

I used to watch her show religiously. For some reason she popped in my head and I went down a rabbit hole. Good video!

[@kathycook8303]

Barbara Mandel is the Original " I was Country when Country wasn't Cool" She had a great show!

[@barbaramandrell859]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Touri album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks

[@brendaanne0810]

Loved her music. She sang like a songbird. 🎶🎤🎶

[@SpiceyNice]

I absolutely loved the Mandrell sisters! I was not a Dolly Parton fan, but always liked Barbara, Louise, and Irlene! I’m glad she left the music industry family is way more important. She’s 72 now.

[@heariam7557]

I worked as and RN with the ortho doc when she had the rod from her femur removed after it healed. I got to meet her and walk her to the bathroom...she was petite and sweet ! Always liked her!

[@marienorrismusic]

YES!!! My opinion exactly, she is absolutely the best ever! Maybe not to critics or her peers in country music. But, to her Fans, she’s number 1 always, I mean really you can deny that raw talent that she had, she was very impressive! She surely left a long lasting impression on me! Thank you so much for posting this, it surely made my day! Has been my opinion for my whole life and she never got the respect she deserved in this industry!💕

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello

[@florastewart7957]

And Dottie West- she’s forgotten. Along with Anne Murray

[@chuckfinley5206]

What about Shelley. When she was at school I sat behind her in math class. Always thought that was kinda cool. Damn I'm getting old.

[@patriciakowerko8201]

Loved Dottie West. Saw her at a country fair in Rhode Island. She was so pretty. Gone too soon.

[@booclark9838]

@@chuckfinley5206 Shelley just had a birthday last week. I went to school with Johnny Knoxville. Hahaha! PJ Clapp Phillip John Clapp. We were ALL jackasses. 🥴🤪🤣😉

[@beccac6451]

I met her and her baby, Stood at her bus and talked for quiet a long time. Got her autograph of course. She really is just a down to earth country girl. Love her to pieces.

[@DennisShears]

She certainly was an extraordinarily great instrumentalist and singer. However. I didn't realize that she had written more songs than the reported over 3,000 that Dolly has.

[@ElsieDee001]

“Is” an extraordinary great instrumentalist and singer. She just doesn’t play or sing much now.

[@inezsson]

One of my all time favorite female singers period. When she put on a show...it was nonstop spectacular. I met her and her family several times. They were all wonderful people.

[@RansackTheElder68]

Her and her sisters grew up on the road with my dad and uncles as kids. First time I met her was back in 77 back stage and on the tour bus. She was a class act as well as her sisters. In her autobiography she wrote about her first boyfriend. That's my uncle Danny. Back in those days he was a top 4 billboard rated steel guitar player.

[@andyjones9386]

She is the only woman in Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

[@nicolem376]

Let’s don’t forget her sisters who also performed with her as the “Mandrell Sisters”. They might not have been on quite the same level but I tell you what the three of them together were a sight to behold. If you’re a jealous woman you probably didn’t want your man watching.

[@leohiggins7737]

I agree I was going to post this. They put on a great entertains show

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Loved all three of those amazing women!

[@wandagreer9144]

I remember going to a Louise Mandrell concert at the Kaneohe Officer's Club in the 80's. What a performer! Wish I could have seen Barbara on stage. She and I are the same height! (very short!) I have seen a lot of their albums for sale on eBay lately (but none that I don't already have). I wonder what gives on that? Barb is so talented!

[@drwhowhatwhere]

LOUISE!!!!!

[@andeedaughdrill9159]

We shared a table at a church supper at theEastern States Fair, 47 years ago. She was pretty much unknown then, but she was a super nice lady who offered to hold my fussy 6month old so we could eat...... I had no idea who she was until we caught her show later on

[@TWBlack]

She was the opening act for the Statler Bros back in the 70's and she ran all over the stage playing an uncountable number of instruments. Unbelievable talent!!!

[@beckytaul4355]

Got to see that in Louisville Ky.

[@UltimateForceMarketing]

Again..she was sheer genius!

[@cynthiawalker7689]

Got to see her in Charleston W Va. went to see the Statler brothers and she was unknown then and opening act, loved her ever since

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Loved her and her sisters variety show! Never missed it! Sleepin single in a double bed! Love all of her songs!

[@HawklordLI]

All the Mandrell sisters were lookers but Louise was freaking gorgeous.

[@sarsarsvintagejewelry]

They were practically identical but with different coloring. All 3 were drop dead gorgeous. I was really little and remember thinking they were just about the prettiest old ladies I had ever seen (they were probably early 20’s hahaha!)

[@leswehman11]

YES!!! She is gorgeous. I’ve met her several time in person and TV and Pics do not justice - she is beyond stunning. She will make every man beg at her feet, and turn a woman gay!! LOL ha ha ha

[@theycallmeg7513]

Yes she surely was. I always loved her dark hair and blue eyes. To me that has always been attractive in men & women. I guess because the light hair ( blonde) blue eyed folks are plentiful and at some pt seemed if you've seen one you've seen em all.

[@billman6364]

They had their own show

[@sonyadempsey5154]

They were all beautiful but Louise was sexy.. Barbara was beautiful but so cute too !! Irlene was also pretty.

[@normanmcneal3605]

She became rich and old. Her husband was successful as well. She is enjoying life

[@lorishu48103]

No shame in quitting while you’re ahead !!

[@rodneyhill6775]

For once--and finally--an extremely well-done story that is professionally narrated, interesting and informative, and with a voice that holds our interest instead of a monotone that holds our interest. Looking forward to more! What a relief from so much boredom.Thank you.

[@lisa9867]

My mom saw Barbara Mandrell perform at Camp Pendleton CA in the 60's. My mom talked about that performance and about how great of a singer Barbara was all her life.

[@BASSGMAN66]

I had the great pleasure of being in an opening act with my band for a couple of her shows in 1973. We actually backed her up on one of the shows. As mentioned in this video, her act included playing every instrument on stage including mine - the bass. Since I'm 6' 4" and she's about 5' 2" or shorter, there was a problem of getting the bass to fit without it touching the floor. She said that when it was her time to solo on the bass, for me to keep it on and she would stand behind me and reach around and play my bass while my hands were up in the air. That got a huge response from the audience and after the show we talked backstage for a while. She was so down to earth and super talented!

[@desireebailey611]

Wonderful story!!

[@tammiebiggs9447]

"If loving you is wrong i don't wanna be right" Always my favorite! Never missed her and her sisters!

[@kevinmacdonald6546]

Yes you and I have something in common- If loving you is wrong I don't want to be right is one of my favorite songs of Barbara's but also so is sleeping single in a double bed

[@catitude4]

There was another one, "When You're Married, but Not to Each Other."

[@debra7653]

My personal fave, Standing Room Only.

[@sunflowerlady1810]

One of my favorites!

[@theycallmeg7513]

Can't forget " You could eat crackers in my bed anytime." Which makes me wonder why she was " Sleepin' single in a double bed". Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[@Maddie9185]

I used to like her variety show. What a shame that she stopped playing music because for a musician that’s like oxygen, it’s such an integral part of who you are. Plus she’s so talented.

[@kitbailey6963]

I'm sorry, but Loretta Lynn is the queen of country and yes, she did more to propel many women, including Mandrel into country music stardom. Lynn literally was dirt poor, but she could sing. Oh man could she sing. Many future performers in country, both female and male owe their entire careers to this one women of country music. She literally was the Grand Ole Opry. Literally every country music female star owes their stardom to Loretta Lynn. 🎤🎸🪕🎼🎙

[@mjc63]

I literally watched “Coalminer’s Daughter” yesterday and loved it as much as ever. Fist City is one of my favorites, and one regret of the movie was Sissy not being able to do justice to “One’s on the way”! Love Loretta Lynn she is the Queen of Country Music. I am sure Barbara, Reba and even Dolly will all agree!

[@jasonadams371]

I would not disagree with this however the statement was most talented lady in country music not the queen. If you look at Barbara as a musician hands down I have to agree she was the most talented. she could play any instrument and took chances with songs in the 70's no other female artist would do at the time

[@leovenus2782]

It was only said that Mandrell was vastly musically talented and could dance and put on a show. She was highly entertaining to watch!

[@robertbenthal9396]

Kitty wells??? Anybody?

[@loretj7917]

​@@jasonadams3716:16

[@patriley9449]

All of the Mandrell sisters were beautiful and talented.

[@jackkircher1755]

Theirs was one of two country music I enjoyed watching from beginning to end. They were incredible. My fav segment was the kids who portrayed the three girls when they were younger.

[@janetnelson8879]

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[@joegriego3091]

Irlene Mandrell was not talented in the least. Notice, when they sang together, her's was the only microphone that was not plugged in. She never sang solo nor played any musical instruments. She could barely dance. She was basically the comedic counterpart to Barbara and Louise's talents

[@pamelashimp5774]

@@joegriego3091 she's a great drummer.

[@Hookedonfaith-akasandramoody]

Barbara Mandrell was always my country music hero. Reba & Dolly are a close second. As a preteen and teen watching her on Hee Haw I admired her talent and beauty.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊👋

[@mothermayi7832]

E too

[@Voetistasneua]

@Steve Owens Yeah, good ol' Hee Haw! I especially liked the Bedtime Stories with that giant book when I was about 10 or so. And not so much for the actual story either! Plus, Hee Haw was on the 'fuzzy channel' out in the boonies where I lived back then. That weak signal made it all the more appealing to get it tuned in on Saturday nights, like we was achievin' somethin'.

[@off1osd]

The best ever! None of the current female country performers can hold a candle to her!

[@michelephillips1657]

She helped pave the way for the country females of today!!

[@ritagamez3732]

Country music is not what it used to be. Never knew how talented she was.

[@jameswood231]

Absolutely, when it comes to all around blessed talent, Barbara Mandrell wins handsdown.

[@carole3680]

She is the loveliest lady ever produced by the country music legacy.

[@BoulderCreekSteve]

You got that right. She’s simply a product of the NashvilleHollywood machine. They keep spitting out new ones every year. Yuck.

[@markberryhill2715]

Way up there on my list. I used to think her sisters were prettier than her, but I've about changed my mind.

[@jillhetrick4791]

@@BoulderCreekSteve ssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@juliestevens6931]

I saw Barbara Mandrell perform live in Staunton, Virginia during a July 4th concert in 1982. A group of friends and I had been invited to walk in the parade and enjoy the concert afterwards. She just blew my mind. She was incredible.

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello beautiful

[@missingremote4388]

Country western was cool back then. I was 14 or 15 years old

[@paulkubic786]

She is right up there with Dolly, Loretta, Reba, Patsy, Tammy, and Emmylou; however I reflect my 75 years! Notably, she was a super multi instrumentalist! In that realm, she had no equals!!

[@sharondurham2840]

She is though surpassed by a few like Jean Shepard and Patsy Cline.

[@kendistromberg6525]

I agree with you, she’s the most talented female entertainer. Not just a singer with a nice voice - but an entertainer. Miss her voice and talent.

[@shellywaddell7042]

I was so very lucky to have seen her in Las Vegas. One of the best concerts I ever saw! She made me cry......then she handed me her towel....which I still have!

[@leswehman11]

I’ll buy that towel!! How much you want for it??

[@shellywaddell7042]

@@leswehman11 Seriously? Make me an offer.....

[@OldJoeBlows]

I’m 48 and remember her show with her sisters. I’ve never been a country music fan, my abusive step father ruined it for me, although I remember liking their show and her music. As a kid, I didn’t even realize how talented she is. She’s like Prince.

[@karendemorest4475]

Irlene did Home Shows in Nashville and Louise had her own theater in Pigeon Forge, TN for 10 years but sold it to go home and take care of her husband. Barbara gave up her TV show due to a nodule on her vocal chords that was going to make her lose her voice. I absolutely would not miss their TV show. Loved Barbara and her sisters. Still like country because of them.

[@MarkRVillano]

Without a doubt, she was one of the most talented female C&W performer to ever grace the stage. I put her right up there with my Queen of Folk Music, Joni Mitchel because she could not only sing like an angel, but could read, write, and compose her own music, and was proficient on a wide variety of instruments.

[@kimtodd1803]

I remembered in early 80s on tv I was just young kid in texas on tv not cable just like hee haw that I loved, I loved watching mandrell sisters played. I miss those days!! Maybe I was just odd kid but I love country music just my momma.

[@billlevins7460]

This woman had some really good songs back in the 70's and 80's. She suffered a very bad car accident back in 1984 and that kind of changed her. She went through a very dark period with recovery after the accident and her husband and kids were there for her and that is what helped her recover. I remember her mentioning in old interview years back that she said it is a blessing to wake up everyday not be in any kind of physical pain because after the accident she suffered for quite a while and when she got better she was very thankful. As this woman got older she just withdrew from the industry because she had her time and knew it.

[@geoffjackson3300]

Remember that after the car crash she went on to save lives with the "Buckle up", campaign

[@allisonshaw9341]

You mean the car wreck where she ran a stop sign and t-boned the car that had the right of way and killed the driver, then turned around and sued his family for millions despite the fact that the wreck was HER fault? No matter how blonde, beautiful, rich, and famous you are, you still have to obey the law and take responsibility for your actions.

[@geoffjackson3300]

@@allisonshaw9341 here is part of the New York times published September 12th 1984 "The driver of the other car, Mark White, 19, of Lebanon, was killed in the collision, which occurred at 6:30 P.M. when his car crossed the center line of U.S. 31, the police said." Did the police lie? Is that what you are saying? Please produce a writen fact that can prove your claim against Barbara and can be checked by anyone around the world. I am in England.

[@yvonneclaes5208]

@@geoffjackson3300 Not taking sides in this dispute, but as a former professional newspaper reporter for over a decade, I know for a fact police lie ALL THE TIME. Reporters simply write what "facts" the police tell them without ever questioning them.

[@geoffjackson3300]

@@yvonneclaes5208 I do not doubt what you are saying. All I asked for was proof that Barbara mandrell jumped a stop sign and that it could be proved otherwise as you know it becomes liable

[@valeriedevereux5912]

It is ashamed, that she was suing the insurance company. And they made it look like she was suing the family.

[@edarnold1426]

That is the way it works though! You have got to sue the person even though the insurance is the one who pays. I know this first hand as I had to sue a girl who hit me just to pay the hospital bill. She rolled my vehicle 4 times and I had a ruptured spleen, lacerated liver, complete care to the rotator cuff my left shoulder, broken ribs and a broken back. I spent 11 days in ccu with my hemoglobins at 6.5 and was spiking a 103 fever at times. People I'm against suing anyone, but when the hospital is suing you and threatening to take your home and you have no income for a year. What do you do??? I forgot to add that I had 3 surgeries due to that accident within that year. Insurance companies suck, but you can't live without them, unless your a illegal immigrant.

[@edarnold1426]

@Catania Momma Italia NOT WRONG! At least in my state! I had to Sue her, and her insurance company!!! All states are different!!! However I had to pay my insurance company for the some of the settlement because they had paid part of the hospital bill prior to the settlement, but nowhere near the total of the hospital and doctor Bill's. They only went up to $30,000 and that was nowhere close to the total of the bills. It was almost two years before the ball started rolling, then it took another 3 years before it was finalized. So a total of 5 years from the accident. I had to go through 2 or 3 depositions before we went through at least 2 mediations. See the girl had a yield sign and hit me square on the passengers side of my truck, yet she said that I hit her. So I'm guessing that her lawyer told her to lie before her deposition. My lawyer ask her, then why was Mr. Arnold's truck hit square on the passenger's side, she said I don't know, that is all I remember. The other insurance company try's to hold out and wear you down so that they can lowball you into taking a lesser amount. Trust me I went through this. THIS IS HOW IT WENT DOWN IN MY STATE. I was also told that if my case was in another state that i would have gotten about 4 times what my settlement was. Oh and I had to pay all the medical Bills out of the settlement money that I received, but going through a lawyer they automatically drop 40%, however the lawyer takes 30% of the settlement. Please don't tell me wrong when I went through this! What I'm telling you is not hear say, it is factual, it happened to me exactly like this!!! I still have 2 boxes of paperwork in my basement that was handed to me by my attorney after the case was closed. It includes all the medical papers, and everything else pertaining to the accident and my life during that time.

[@jameswood231]

@@edarnold1426 Your absolutely correct. Every state has different laws on auto insurance liability. Michigan has "No Fault" and the highest premiums in the US. I know, I lived there. Here in Tennessee where I retired, you have to go after the driver and their insurance company if they are even insured. Crazy unfair world we live in. I'm sorry to read about your terrible experience. Godspeed my friend.

[@edarnold1426]

@@jameswood231 Thank you James! I'm one state above you and one below Michigan, so you know where I'm at. James I am lucky to be alive from what they tell me. My hemoglobins stayed at 6.5 for three weeks, and the fever stayed that long too, well up and down that is. That accident changed my life in a heartbeat from working 12 hours a day 5 days a week and making great money, to no money other than what my wife brought in. We had just upgraded to a new house 3 years earlier, and we had a 13 year old and 7 year old daughter when it happened. In fact I had left early to wash my truck and take a sandwich from McDonald's to my 12 year old daughter, because she was a cheerleader and they had practice before the game. I never made it to town and was only 2.5 mile from my home.

[@fokkerd3red618]

People have a way of twisting facts, don't they.

[@johnpierce2095]

its like everything else country artist get older, new ones take over, then the new ones get older and so on

[@POBulkhead]

When I went to a record store, (yep, a record store) and there was a life size cutout of her. I couldn't believe how beautiful she was. I wanted that cutout. My wife got really mad at me. I think it was 1982.

[@davidgagnon2849]

Yep! You and I and every other red-blooded American male with a heartbeat.

[@donaldsutherland1078]

I was in 7th grade when I met Barbra, her sister's Louise & Erlene & her daddy at the Tillamook County fair in 1975. I had a major crush on her from that day forward. Best Female Artist ever.

[@loudowney9360]

Tillamook products are the best

[@meganhussey972]

Both of my parents are gone, but I'll never forget spending countless Saturday nights watching The Mandrell Sisters show with them.

[@beagledog2001]

That's a sweet memory :)

[@sherrieash9852]

She was one of the most talented women I watched.

[@madelinegiancola1534]

90

[@barbarapurvishunter7215]

I still miss her and her sisters who sang with her--I believe on her show. What has happened to them? I wish her the best that life has to offer. A great lady always.

[@Justbeingme971]

One of my favorites, I listen to her everyday still today.

[@mistervacation23]

You related to Melvin Purvis?

[@barbarapurvishunter7215]

@@mistervacation23 I am not sure--he h not come up in my family tree research yet.

[@mistervacation23]

@@barbarapurvishunter7215 Ok intresting character non the less.

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello beautiful

[@all4myutube]

We miss her, she was really good, I’d listen to her songs in my teen back in the 70s. I always wondered what happened to her. Thanks for the info.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

I wondered where Barbara & her two sisters disappeared too. Thanks for video!

[@barbaramandrell859]

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[@johnelliott4521]

She was also a kind generous soul even at the height of her career.

[@garyjones6288]

She was incredibly beautiful, bubbly, and talented. So were her sisters. She got me into country music, which was much better back then as opposed to what they're passing off today as "country music" singers/entertainers.

[@barbaramandrell859]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming 🎤 /Touri album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@janicebell5925]

I remember the Barbara Mandrell Show featuring her sisters. All of them were drop dead gorgeous like Barbara. I loved her show and singing.

[@redbird491]

She will forever be a country Icon❤

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello beautiful lady

[@JbirdL2233]

My friend is cousin to her husband. It was awful after the bus accident she was never the same again and couldn't pick up with touring and spending time around all the people. She was the nicest person and so tallented.

[@beagledog2001]

I had heard that ( that she was not the same after that accident) I am an RN, worked at the time at the hospital where she was after the accident.

[@JbirdL2233]

@@beagledog2001 Still just as smart and capable, just some personality changes. Life is pretty crazy sometimes.

[@beagledog2001]

@@JbirdL2233 it sure is, hope she is getting along OK these days! thanks for your reply!

[@JbirdL2233]

@@beagledog2001 You're welcome and me too!

[@thomasweeks7992]

Met her in the early 80's told her I was not a fan of country music she busted out laughing and hugged me.I became a fan of her.

[@mothermayi7832]

She was so cute and talented. She is 72 years old now .

[@johngray1253]

And still beautiful I'll bet. She had .a lot talent .and she was smart to know when she was ready to quit. I ( this is Barbara gray using my HUSBANDS phond ) I was a professional singer and pianist since I retired I do not play the piano and Barbara mandrell said she doesn't play her instruments either . I thought I was.the only one but it seems like without an audience it's not the same .any way she had it all and a good marriage who can ask for more ??? Her sisters got some of the family talent too. But Barbara was the star !!!!

[@danachandler8087]

I was a kid when she had her tv show etc, and I wanted to be her when I was a little kid. I would give concerts of her songs for anyone that would listen. I would stay up and watch her show. Had she been able to keep going with her career, I might have gone on to be a performer instead of a music teacher…she was an amazing talent and really could do it all. ❤️❤️❤️. I am also team Barbara all the way, but I still love Dolly too😉

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Dana nice meeting you here

[@rascaldog5303]

Went to her show in Vegas back in late 1970’s. Was great!

[@genewilliams3810]

ALWAYS LOVED BARBARA MANDREL, BEAUTIFUL, SO TALENTED AND SWEET. AND WHO COULD RESIST THOSE STUNNING BLUE EYES & BLONDE HAIR.

[@barbaramandrell859]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓

[@sharonphee]

I loved this! I always, loved Barbara Mandrel, but hadn’t thought about her in years! You made me ♥️🎶 her all over again, and even more. Its’ so nice to hear she’s still alive, happy and living life! Thanks for the memories! 😍🌵

[@barbaramandrell859]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Touri album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks

[@ttaubenheim]

The best...like ever. Entertainer of the Year every year. Barbara Mandrell was the original trailblazer for women in country music and crossed over into multiple styles of music from r&b, to christian to pop. Multitalented, creative and signed autographs for every single fan after her live shows. Played like a million instruments. Was country when country wasn't cool and so, so, so much more. Music is what it is in part because of this legendary lady and her incredibly wise father/manager for many years. Thanks for doing this video.

[@livelongandprosper1363]

Good to know the Queen lives happily ever after.

[@SherriParkerCreager]

The best woman country music singer n an amazing musician I miss her

[@thelakeman5207]

Never seen anyone play so many instruments and play them good!

[@Katrn30]

I saw her live with the Statler Brothers and Merle Haggard in Calgary, AB...it was epic! What a talent!

[@danachandler8087]

Wow!!! Now that would’ve been a great one to see!!

[@Katrn30]

@@danachandler8087 it was fabulous! She was incredible!

[@glendalangley1877]

Always a classy lady. I grew up in a household where country music was what my mom and dad listened to. Of course I had to be different and at the age of 10 The Beatles entered my life and Classic Rock was my genre. Of course I have great memories of Barbara, Dolly, Waylon, Willie, Kenny and so many more. We miss you Ms. Mandrell. Many thanks for the memories.

[@allentrice1703]

What are you kidding me?! I like Barbara Mandrell! And country can always cool! Yeah right! She's truly amazing and beautifully pretty perfect country legend, you know! 🎤👱👢🎵🎶🎵🎶🌟🌃

[@jeanicegraves9322]

I met her when I was a kid. I used to love the show on TV. Her husband was there. He gave me a tour of her bus. Ít was huge and awesome.

[@EldredTGlass]

My wife and I saw her last show in Branson I am still amazed at how talented this young lady was and that nite her husband had to fill in for the absent M C he was Great also, my wife is gone, but this was one of our Greatest Memories

[@Voetistasneua]

She sure was talented, all right. Take care and hold onto that light, good sir.

[@kevinmacdonald6546]

Barbara quit her variety show because of health reasons not because of any other reason. Also Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell sisters variety show had 40 million viewers not 30 million

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I met her and her family at a show. She was as nice as could be. One of my former bandmates, played guitar for her back in her early days and introduced me to her. She is an amazing talent!

[@menlomenlo851]

I have to apologize to Barbara because I had completely forgotten about her until seeing this video. I do now remember how absolutely beautiful she was and how great her music was.

[@JRobbySh]

Add to this the fact that the country has changed.

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

I used to watch their show when I was a kid, I had such a crush on Irlene, I thought that skinny girl was so cute!

[@twistoffate4791]

Fans are entitled to their opinions, but I never really liked the idea that only one musical artist can be "the best" when we're lucky to have so many who do what they do so beautifully. I'd rather be glad we have a stunningly talented variety to listen to and enjoy.

[@1bls]

She was great and super popular especially in the early 80’s, but please do not say she is up there with Hank, Johnny Cash, Waylon, George Jones or Merle. They are the true Country music Mount Rushmore. If you are going to have a woman in there, it should be Loretta Lynn or Patsy Cline.

[@booclark9838]

TAMMY (VIRGINIA) WYNETTE PUGH

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

I agree. I nominate Loretta Lynn or Dolly Parton.

[@modeladenny1218]

I grew up on country music, the Mandrel sisters, Dolly, Loretta, and others. To us, there is no one great female country singer. Each has her own style, looks, and memories that we will never forget.

[@dwood4453]

Barbara, her mom and dad, and her sisters were close friends of ours before she and her sisters became stars. They use to come stay at our house in Buffalo, Texas. When they became popular we seldom ever heard from them again.

[@sandyrose2398]

They got busy. Happens all the time - peoples' lives change.

[@lisag18]

Life happens. Not everyone stays in touch but you have memories

[@jeffreyj3906]

I know plenty of people that become successful and yet still manage to keep their lifelong friends. ie.. Dolly

[@rudybernal7735]

A VERY TALENTED: singer musician and most of ALL: person!

[@keithedwards9120]

100 percent right!!! The most pure country talent man or women to ever grace us. Thank you Barbara for giving to your fans, and coodo for giving yourself a a little too.

[@judyhorton9396]

I Miss Barbara Mandrell she was really good hard her sisters and she can play any type of instrument I would like to see her do a concert or something on TV that would be good

[@TR-cs4tf]

I saw her perform at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1977. I was 14 and got her autograph after the show. She had the prettiest eyes I ever saw. From the pics on here she still does.

[@created2love]

In the 80s I won a contest to Barbara Mandrell's concert and we met her backstage I have photo of her kissing my husband he was crazy about her and giving him a hat that she signed afterwards just short time she was involved in the auto accident she is beautiful and so sweet

[@patriciasnyder6915]

I don’t remember how many instruments she played, but it was a lot.

[@suejones7254]

Ur right from north carolina--she is still my favorite.

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello beautiful lady

[@garypollard9770]

All of them!

[@carlavision6143]

Love Barbara Mandrell and my dream came true in 1986 when I was trying to clean the house while my Mom and Dad were milking the cows in our dairy. One thing is they wouldn't let me their handicap daughter go off on a bus to Nashville Tennessee. So, my oldest brother told Mom and Dad if they gave him the money he'd take. And that's what he did. I got to go to Fan Fair because, I'd already ordered the ticket and they gave my brother a day pass, I'd ordered my tickets to Louise Mandrell's Fan Club function and got to meet her and RC Bannon but, didn't get to meet Irlene. I'd also had tickets to Barbara's Fan Club Breakfast and and that was my dream come true! And I'm still a big fan of hers. Now I'll get back to your video. My Daddy had colon cancer at the time. I tried paying my Daddy back but, he wouldn't take anymore money back after the second month I tried paying him back. He passed away Dec 22, 1987.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I saw Barbara Mandell perform in Chicago as a young up and coming star. Even then, you could tell she had the makings of a superstar.