Louise Mandrell Flips for Christmas at Opryland
This week I had the opportunity to attend Louise Mandrell's "Joy to the World" Christmas dinner and show at Nashville's beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Boy, is she a bundle of activity. "I've never been one to stop," she told me in her dressing room following the show as she darted around her dressing room drying her hair, applying her lipstick and changing her earrings. Lucky for me, she paused for a quick chat before she was back out signing autographs for the hordes of fans lined up to meet her. I've seen my share of concerts and entertainers, but I don't believe I've ever seen anyone with as much energy and spunk as Louise Mandrell. At 54, she has the enthusiasm of a teenager and the physique of a runway model. "I'm more fit now than I was when we started, and I'm having a blast," she told me.
The night began with a lovely dinner of stuffed chicken, green beans and the works. A divine desert and action-packed show followed, as Mandrell appeared in a stunning snow-white gown belting out "Joy to the World." Before I knew it, she had changed into a sparkling sequined gown, with more wardrobe changes in store. She danced and sang for well over an hour, entertaining the crowd with holiday favorites and showing her vast musicianship as she played the fiddle, recorder and even an elaborate drum routine. As much as I enjoyed her singing, it may have been her dancing that impressed me the most, as her partners threw her in the air and flipped her over their shoulders. I'd even say Louise Mandrell gives the Rockettes a run for their money.
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Chris says:
Thank you for such a nice review! I am one of those dance partners you spoke of - and the show was such a great experience. Louise is a class act - and I have never met (or worked) with anyone who gives so much, or works harder. I am looking forward to Christmas already!
kelly says:
I saw some discounts last year for this show and was wondering if there are any this year. I ended up in the hospital last year and couldnt make it.
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