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Mandy Barnett will pay tribute to Patsy Cline

Mandy Barnett, a country music singer and stage actress, will perform a Tribute to Patsy Cline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.

Throughout Barnett’s music career, which began at the young age of 5, she has released three albums and chartered three singles on the Billboard country charts. She received high honors from Rolling Stone magazine when her album, I’ve Got a Right to Cry, was named top country album of the year.

As a teenager, Barnett held the title role in the musical, Always … Patsy Cline, which she performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. She credits Patsy Cline as one of her greatest influences. In 2009, she reprised her role as Patsy Cline for a special 15-year anniversary performance.

Tickets are $15. For more information, call 866.273.4615 or visit greatmountainmusic.com.

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