Barbara Mandrell
Awards & Honours
48
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Barbara Mandrell stands as a titan of country music, holding records that remain unmatched by many of her peers. She was the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award twice, a feat that highlighted her unprecedented dominance in the industry during the early 1980s. Her ability to master multiple instruments while delivering powerful vocals earned her a unique place in history. The 2026 Kennedy Center Honor serves as a crowning achievement, recognizing a career that broke barriers for women in country music and entertainment.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Kennedy Center Honors
Recognized for lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Inducted for her lasting impact on country music.
Musicians Hall of Fame
Inducted for her exceptional skills as a multi-instrumentalist.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Women in Country Music
Greatest Country Artists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1981-01-01
The Queen of Country
People Magazine
1980-06-01
Barbara Mandrell: A Star is Born
Records & Feats
First Woman to Win CMA Entertainer of the Year Twice
Won the prestigious award in 1980 and 1981, breaking a gender barrier in the country music industry.
Most CMA Instrumentalist Awards for a Female Artist
Won the Instrumentalist of the Year award three consecutive times (1979-1981).