Did you know Barbara Mandrell learned to play 13 instruments by age 13? And did you know her 1984 car crash resulted in temporary personality changes due to brain trauma?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Early Life and Musical Upbringing 02:04 - Barbara’s Early Recording Career 03:25 - The Mandrell Sisters Variety Show 04:05 - Dominating the Charts, Concerts and Awards 05:11 - Surviving Tragedy 06:02 - Persevering as Times Change 06:32 - Graceful Retirement 07:18 - Passing the Torch 08:06 - Outro
This video details the rise of country-pop pioneer Barbara Mandrell alongside singing sisters Louise and Irlene who together hosted an era-defining 1980s TV variety series. It explores how a gifted child steel guitar prodigy became an entertainment powerhouse blending musical styles and dazzling audiences on tour plus on their smash NBC program Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters.
But just as Barbara conquered charts and venues with her production-heavy concerts and string of hits like “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed,” tragedy struck when a 1984 wreck nearly killed her. We analyze how Barbara persevered through those devastating injuries and strained her rapport with fans by reluctantly filing an unpopular lawsuit afterward.
The video also discusses why Barbara still chose retirement in 1997 despite remaining a popular headliner. And it traces lasting impacts of the Mandrells’ career through current tributes plus sisters Louise and Irlene Mandrell’s ongoing performing activities keeping the family’s musical legacy alive. Tune in for the definitive profile of country music game-changers Barbara, Louise and Irlene Mandrell!
What Happened to Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters
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