Barbara Mandrell

It’s not a surprise that Barbara Mandrell is great at singing since both her parents are singers. She also learned how to play different instruments while growing up. Her singing combined with her guitar skills actually made her stand out which landed her a big break. In 1971, she released her first album Treat Him Right. She then reached the peak of her stardom after her remarkable songs continuously reach the Top 50 of the Billboard Country charts.

Now, Barbara probably has enough investment money out of her earnings for the rest of her life. Mandrell was known for the hit singles like Sleeping Single in a Double Bed and I Was Country When County Wasn’t Cool. Her career was not only focused on music as she hosted her own show on NBC entitled Barbara Mandrell and Mandrell Sisters. She is also an actress who appeared on many episodes of TV shows such as Baywatch and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. She retired from music back in 1997, but she was still part of the Grand Ole Opry.