The Golden Age of Hollywood: Where Are They Now?

Barbara Mandrell - 72

Barbara Mandrell is an actress and musician. She had her own prime-time show on NBC which had a hand in helping her skyrocket to fame. Her last concert was held in 1997 at the Grand Ole Opry before Mandrell officially retired. In 2009, she had the honor of becoming a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. Even now that she is retired, she’s still a Grand Ole Opry member.

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