About Barbara Mandrell
Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American retired country music singer and musician. She is also credited as an actress and author. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, she was considered among country's most successful music artists. She had six number one singles and 25 top ten singles reach the Billboard country songs chart. She also hosted her own prime-time television show in the early 1980s that featured music, dance numbers and comedy sketches. Mandrell also played a variety of musical instruments during her career that helped earn her a series of major-industry awards.
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Awards & Honors
Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus
People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist
Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year
Favorite Country Single
Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist
Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
