First things first: She got her truly cool dress off the rack at Macy's.
And second, she learned how to stand in 4-inch heels for 90 minutes 15 years ago during her first run as Patsy Cline.
She is Mandy Barnett and she wowed the almost-capacity crowd Friday night in Brentwood High School's Campbell Center. The concert was the ninth annual presented by the Brentwood Morning Rotary Club. And best of all, all of those ticket sale proceeds will go to charity and scholarships.
"She sure looks just like her mama," Brentwood Commissioner Paul Webb said after the concert, watching Barnett sign autographs for a line of people 40 deep. How did he know? Mandy's mom Betty worked for Paul when he was the city of Crossville's financial director.
And her daughter shared, Betty Barnett's still in Crossville and still working at the courthouse.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the single set of country standards, with a little Roy Orbison thrown in for good measure. Barnett's big voice can serve up Willie Nelson's "Crazy," Orbison's "Blue Bayou" and a little Tammy Wynette without missing a beat.
Though the Campbell Center isn't the most comfortable venue for a 90-minute show, Mandy complimented the sound system and acoustics.
"I've played a lot of high school gyms but this was like playing in a real theater," she said after all the "To Preston with love, Mandy" and similar statements had been penned. "I wouldn't mind playing here again."
I have a feeling the Rotary club will be happy to hear that.
And second, she learned how to stand in 4-inch heels for 90 minutes 15 years ago during her first run as Patsy Cline.
She is Mandy Barnett and she wowed the almost-capacity crowd Friday night in Brentwood High School's Campbell Center. The concert was the ninth annual presented by the Brentwood Morning Rotary Club. And best of all, all of those ticket sale proceeds will go to charity and scholarships.
"She sure looks just like her mama," Brentwood Commissioner Paul Webb said after the concert, watching Barnett sign autographs for a line of people 40 deep. How did he know? Mandy's mom Betty worked for Paul when he was the city of Crossville's financial director.
And her daughter shared, Betty Barnett's still in Crossville and still working at the courthouse.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the single set of country standards, with a little Roy Orbison thrown in for good measure. Barnett's big voice can serve up Willie Nelson's "Crazy," Orbison's "Blue Bayou" and a little Tammy Wynette without missing a beat.
Though the Campbell Center isn't the most comfortable venue for a 90-minute show, Mandy complimented the sound system and acoustics.
"I've played a lot of high school gyms but this was like playing in a real theater," she said after all the "To Preston with love, Mandy" and similar statements had been penned. "I wouldn't mind playing here again."
I have a feeling the Rotary club will be happy to hear that.
A very special thanks to Rotarian Mike Sowers for sharing his picture with BrentWord.
Check back here later for a final count of how much money was raised.
Check back here later for a final count of how much money was raised.
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