I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool

It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones.

Mandrell recorded the song as a "live" performance; but in actuality, the track was recorded in the studio with an audience applause track inserted over various sections of the song to fit into the context of the forthcoming live album.

The song also featured an uncredited guest appearance on part of the chorus by country vocalist George Jones.

George Jones was never credited as a featured vocalist on the recording charts at the time of its release.

The single helped her 1981 live album, Barbara Mandrell Live certify gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and also helped her win the Country Music Association's "Entertainer of the Year" award in 1981.