“I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” was written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by Mandrell. It appeared ...

Kelsea Ballerini paid tribute to Barbara Mandrell with this moving 'Opry 100' performance of "I Was Country When Country Wasn ...

Barbara Mandrell made a rare public appearance to introduce Kelsea Ballerini's performance of "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" at "Opry 100." ...

Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a moving cover of Barbara Mandrell‘s 1981 tune “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Ballerini took the ...

With Barbara Mandrell looking on, Kelsea Ballerini performed "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" during Opry 100: A Live Celebration.

Though separated by 47 years in their Grand Ole Opry inductions, Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell and award-winning country performer Kelsea Ballerini were unified on the Ryman ...