And they just saw me on that and - from the time I was 11 until I was 12, I guess. And then when I had just turned 13, they asked me if I wanted to tour with Johnny Cash back East. Barbara Mandrell askbackcash Change image and 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
There will come a time when the public will tire of me and let me know it. That's when I retire. But so far, I've continued to grow. I keep pushing myself to improve. Barbara Mandrell continuegrowhave Change image and share on social
It's an exciting life. I don't know where God is leading us. I just know that He opens doors and He closes the doors, and it is always the best for us. Barbara Mandrell closedoorexcit 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
When I retired from my music November 1997, it had been 37 years. Barbara Mandrell musicnovemberretire Change image and share on social
For the next approximately three years, I have got Nathan to take care of. I know that once he graduates from high school, he will be off doing whatever it is he is going to be doing - probably playing ice hockey. Barbara Mandrell approximatelycaregraduate share on social
I just like doing silly girly things. If I wrap a gift, I like to use specials ribbon and hot glue, silk flowers and things. Barbara Mandrell flowergiftgirly Change image and share on social
I've always been one for show business. I like performing, and I used to get criticized for having production value. But now it's all that! People need to get what they pay for! Otherwise, just listen to recorded music. Barbara Mandrell businesscriticizehave share on social
When I had my television show, 'Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters,' it was my high hope to convert people to country music. It is wonderful and contagious! Barbara Mandrell barbaracontagiousconvert Change image and share on social
