BARBARA MANDRELL | 73

We all know Barbara Mandrell as the iconic and famed country music singer, musician, and actress. Throughout her career, she was able to bring home two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Country Music Association Awards. There was a time when she faced major difficulties in her personal life, following an accident. However, fortunately for her, she was able to overcome the seemingly insurmountable odds.

At the time, she couldn’t work, so she had to collect her insurance to pay for her bills. Even though she went through a devastating accident, her passion for art never stopped. Fast forward to the late 1980s, when she managed to rebound from it and recover her career. She retired after her last concert in 1997. However, following her retirement, Mandrell is still a member of the Grand Ole Opry which is an honor she has had since 1972.