‘She’s No Barbara’: Public Says Kelsea Ballerini ‘Ruined’ the Song in Tribute to Barbara Mandrell at ‘Opry 100’

Kelsea Ballerini paid tribute to country music icon Barbara Mandrell at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary by performing Mandrell’s 1981 hit, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Mandrell, seated nearby, swayed along as Ballerini personalized the lyrics, singing, “I was listenin’ to the Opry when all of my friends were diggin’ Rock ‘n Roll…”

Mixed Reactions to the Tribute

Fans had divided opinions. One praised, “She sounds amazing omg,” while others criticized the performance: “She ruined the song… nothing like Barbara’s song” and “She’s no Barbara.”

Mandrell’s Resilient Journey

Mandrell, once a child prodigy, rose to fame with hits and a popular TV show. A 1984 car crash left her seriously injured. “All of them said we would have all been dead,” she recalled. Her family’s love and faith carried her through recovery.

Life After Fame

Retiring at 48, Mandrell found peace in gardening, camping, and caring for her dogs. “I loved it,” she said of gardening. Honored again in 2023, her legacy continues, even as she enjoys a quieter life.

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