When I retired from my music November 1997, it had been 37 years. Barbara Mandrell musicnovemberretire Change image and share on social
I'm no intellect. I'm no preacher. I'm an entertainer. And If I don't get up there and entertain people, I'm not giving them what they paid for. Barbara Mandrell entertainentertainergive Change image and share on social
You won't see me at a microphone singing and tapping my foot. I spend a lot of money on sets, costumes and sound. I believe people deserve a show. I'm a singer, musician, dancer. I work hard, and I'm soaking wet when I come off. Barbara Mandrell costumedancerdeserve share on social
We're only here to love God and each other. I'm not saying I've never gotten angry at anyone. I do. But you've got to forgive and move on. Barbara Mandrell angryforgivegod Change image and share on social
I've been told by a lot of people after concerts that they felt the show was just for them. And I try to make it that way. Barbara Mandrell concertfelthave Change image and share on social
That is the exciting thing: I don't know what God has given me for tomorrow. Barbara Mandrell excitgodthing Change image and share on social
I might not be very smart, but I surround myself with smart people. Barbara Mandrell peoplesmartsurround Change image and share on social
I think it was 37 years that I did music. Barbara Mandrell musicyear Change image and share on social
I realize we're not promised tomorrow. Believe me, I realize that. But if God blesses me and lets me stay, I love my life so much, it is such a good life. I am eager to throw myself at His feet, but I don't want to get on the first busload that is going. Barbara Mandrell blessbusloadeager share on social
What I do miss that I don't get anymore? You're going to think I'm crazy, but you want the truth, so here it is. The lights! I miss the spotlights. I don't mean it figuratively. I mean it literally. I love the feeling of lights. Barbara Mandrell anymorecrazyfelt share on social