Barbara Mandrell, 71 (Married for 53 years)
Barbara Ann Mandrell is one of the most successful female vocalists, giving country hits in the ’70s and ’80s. Mandrell’s last on-stage performance was in 1997 at the Grand Ole Opry House. However, she was drafted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009, celebrating all her accomplishments in country music.
Despite being retired, Barbara has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry House since 1972. She married drummer Ken Dudney in 1967 after dating for four years. Mandrell was acquainted with Dudney by her father as he was Mandrell Family Band’s drummer. The pair have three children together.
