Barbara Mandrell | 73 Years Old

Who can you think of when we talk of the most iconic female country stars of all time? Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Reba McEntire are usually the first names that come to mind, but what about Barbara Mandrell?

Mandrell was one of the most popular country musicians in the 1970s and 1980s, winning two Grammys and being named Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards twice. She did, however, retire from the public eye in 1997, after a performance at the Grand Ole Opry House. She hasn’t made the news or made any public appearances regarding her music investments in the years since, preferring to garden, paint, and spend time with her family and dogs instead.