Mandy Barnett

Barnett was surprised on her birthday, Sept. 28, with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

Sammi Smith made the song a Grammy-winning hit in 1971.

"It really unfolded on the floor at the recording session in the studio. I didn't know what it was gonna sound like."

Mandy Barnett has released 'Blue Blue Day,' from her latest album, 'I Can’t Stop Loving You: The Songs of Don Gibson.' Alison Krauss joins Barnett on the song, which is the debut single from the album.

Ronnie Milsap is preparing to release his latest album, and the country legend is letting readers of The Boot hear a track early this exclusive song premiere.

Legendary songwriter Don Gibson passed away on Nov. 17, 2003, but his songs will continue to live on in a new collection, thanks to the efforts of Mandy Barnett.

An eclectic group of artists has been assembled for You Don't Know Me: Rediscovering Eddy Arnold, a CD tribute to the pop/country singer whose phenomenal career spanned seven decades. Produced by punk legend Cheetah Chrome and author/historian Don Cusic, the collection will feature Mandy Barnett, Alejandro Escovedo, Mary Gauthier, Lambchop, Jason Isbell, Bobby Bare Jr...

Patsy Cline, one of the most beloved and influential country artists of all-time, will be the subject of a brand-new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, will open Friday, Aug. 24, for a 10-month run in the museum's East Gallery...

Hank Cochran was one of the most prolific and successful songwriters to call Nashville home. The man who penned "Make the World Go Away," "The Chair," "I Fall to Pieces" and "Don't Touch Me" was celebrated Wednesday night (April 25), with the premiere of "Hank Cochran: Livin' For a Song" at the Nashville Film Festival...

Mandy Barnett returns to the fabled Ryman Auditorium stage to portray the legendary Patsy Cline in the hugely successful 'Always ... Patsy Cline.' In conjunction with her return to the musical production, on May 24, the singer is releasing 'Sweet Dreams' on the Opry Music imprint...