BARBARA MANDRELL | 72

Barbara Mandrell is a renowned American country singer, musician, and actress. Aside from being a famous performer, she had also made headlines due to the car accident she got involved in. The mishap resulted in multiple fractures in the right leg, broken thigh bone, knee, and ankle. She also had lacerations, abrasions, and a severe concussion that eventually developed into temporary memory loss, confusion, and speech difficulties.

Fortunately for her, she had an agreement with her insurance company. After her horrific accident, she finally recovered and returned to the business as if nothing happened. Mandrell won two Grammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and four Country Music Association Awards, making her one of the most decorated singers. She was also the first performer to achieve the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year twice, both in 1980 and in 1981.