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Barbara Mandrell returns to the Grand Ole Opry for 50th anniversary and is honored by Carrie Underwood

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Barbara Mandrell has been retired for over two decades, but she remains an essential member of the Grand Ole Opry, 50 years later.

The Grammy award winner celebrated her 50th anniversary of becoming a member of the coveted community, by making a rare appearance at the venue.

The country music singer was graced by a rendition of her notable song, "I Was Country Before Country Was Cool," by eight-time Grammy Award winner, Carrie Underwood.

Underwood praised Mandrell, 73, saying, "She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others that stand on the shoulders of great female artists like her." Barbara Mandrell, left, came on stage at the Grand Ole Opry after Carrie Underwood, right sang her own version of Mandrell's 'I Was Country Before Country Was Cool.' (Getty Images) Underwood shared a message after the event, saying how special it was to celebrate Mandrell and that she was honored to be included.

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