Barbara Mandrell

Barbara Mandrell is proud of female stars like Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Taylor Swift, who headline their own big tours. The country legend knows how hard it is for a woman to branch out from opening act to main attraction. "Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and I were the first female headliners, where we would book our own opening acts," Barbara tells The Boot... Re

The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted on Sunday the legendary lady who "was country when country wasn't cool," and then helped bring the genre to the masses. Barbara Mandrell -- singer, actress, dancer and recipient of more than 75 industry awards -- is now immortalized in the Nashville museum, commemorating her illustrious 38+ year career...

Three entertainers known for their musicianship and performance style were announced Wednesday as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and Charlie McCoy will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in May...