Mandy Barnett

Mandy hails from the Grand Ole Opry and will kick off this year’s festival with a bang!

Called “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter) and the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row), Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Mandy has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter and artist Jimmy Webb declares, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.” Great American Songbook Ambassador Michael Feinstein adds, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings. She’s simply one of my favorite voices.”