barbara mandrell

Carly Pearce was overwhelmed with joy upon receiving an invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member — but Dolly Parton's surprise ask was merely the beginning of the excitement.

It's been nearly 30 years since Barbara Mandrell disappeared. What happened?

They struck it rich, but they never abandoned their roots.

In some respects, the Country Music Association has always done better than a lot of organizations within the "Nashville machine" at incorporating women into its mission.