Barbara Ann Mandrell, American singer, entertainer, actress, producer, writer. Named Miss Oceanside, California, 1965; Named Most Promising Female Singer, Academy Country and Western Music, 1971; Female Vocalist of Year, 1978; Female Vocalist of Year, Music City News Cover Awards, 1979; Female Vocalist of Year, Country Music Association, 1979, 81, Entertainer of Year, 1980, 81, 95; People's Choice awards (9), 1983-1987.
Background
Mandrell, Barbara Ann was born on December 25, 1948 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Irby Matthew and Mary Ellen (McGill) Mandrell.
Education
Graduated from the high school.
Achievements
Membership
Member Musicians Union, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Country Music Association (vice president).
Connections
Married Kenneth Lee Dudney, May 28, 1967. Children: Kenneth Matthew, Jaime Nicole, Nathaniel.
Named Miss Oceanside, California, 1965. Named Most Promising Female Singer, Academy Country and Western Music, 1971. Female Vocalist of Year, 1978.
Female Vocalist of Year, Music City News Cover Awards, 1979. Female Vocalist of Year, Country Music Association, 1979, 81, Entertainer of Year, 1980, 81, 95. People's Choice awards (9), 1983-1987.
Named Miss Oceanside, California, 1965. Named Most Promising Female Singer, Academy Country and Western Music, 1971. Female Vocalist of Year, 1978.
Female Vocalist of Year, Music City News Cover Awards, 1979. Female Vocalist of Year, Country Music Association, 1979, 81, Entertainer of Year, 1980, 81, 95. People's Choice awards (9), 1983-1987.