BARBARA MANDRELL AND THE MANDRELL SISTERS

The ‘70s and the ‘80s were considered as Barbara Mandrell’s heyday in the industry. That’s when she and her siblings sat on the top of the entertainment scene. However, we can all agree that she and her siblings’ peak was in 1978 when Barbara released Sleeping Single in a Double Bed and (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right. Both songs instantly gained popularity, helping the singer achieve public recognition as well. She is also an actress and had her own primetime variety shown on NBC for a while. She hosted this alongside her sisters—lasting two seasons in total.

She may have retired in 1997, but she keeps herself out of bankruptcy through various businesses that she established during her heyday. Her former mansion has since been turned into a tourist attraction, whilst Barbara also runs a company that helps people with addiction issues. Now that’s one way to help out people around her community and get a small amount of cash as a dividend, truly a smart investment on her part.