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Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Are Still Alive & Their Real-Life Partners

Barbara Mandrell, 71 (married for 53 years)

Known for giving country hits in the 70s and 80s, Barbara Ann Mandrell is the most successful female vocalist. Her last on-stage performance was in 1997 at the Grand Ole Opry House. She was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009, considering all her achievements in country music.

Although she is retired, she has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1972. Mandrell married the drummer, Ken Dudney, in 1967 after dating for four years. She was introduced to Dudney by her father as he was Mandrell Family Band’s drummer. The two have three kids together.

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