Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a moving cover of Barbara Mandrell ... closing lyrics to “She was country when country wasn’t cool.” ...

swapping the closing lyrics to “She was country when country wasn’t cool.” “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” was written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by Mandrell. It appeared ...

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Barbara Mandrell retired from the stage before turning 50 ... I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool' In 1981, Mandrell released "I Was ...

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Barbara Mandrell, 76, has made infrequent public appearances in the 2020s.

Barbara Mandrell and Reba McEntire both delighted country fans when they appeared at NBC’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration ...

Mandrell is known for her crossover appeal, blending country with pop and soul influences. Her hit song "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool ... Barbara Mandrell retired from the stage before ...

RELATED: Reba McEntire and Barbara Mandrell's "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" Duet Was Epic As the world gathers to celebrate the Opry's milestone, there's no better time to look back on ...

During their show on Thursday night (April 10) at Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina, Lauren Watkins joined Zach ...

She was there as Kelsea Ballerini performed "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool," her hit ... and cut nine more albums before calling it quits. Why did Barbara Mandrell quit?

Kelsea Ballerini paid homage to Barbara Mandrell during ... covering “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” On top of this performance honoring a country great, the lyrics speak to ...