Long hailed as one of country music’s most versatile and soulful voices, Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett brings her timeless artistry and exhaustive music knowledge to SiriusXM. Beginning Oct. 5, Barnett will host “Sundays with Mandy” on Willie’s Roadhouse (Channel 61), taking over the weekly show that became must hear country classic programming from her dear friend and mentor Jeannie Seely.

With over 700 Grand Ole Opry performances, originating the role with more than 200 appearances playing Patsy Cline in the beloved juke box musical “Always…Patsy Cline” at the Ryman Auditorium, Barnett demonstrated her allegiance to classic country since signing her first record deal at 12. Her collaborations with Country Music Hall of Fame legends Owen Bradley, Harold Bradley, and members of the Nashville A-Team makes Barnett one of the rare artists who bridges classic country, torch songs and American popular standards with effortless authenticity.

“Country music has always been about heart, history and real voices,” Barnett explains. “The women and men who made this era of music carried so much soul, I’m thrilled to share their songs and stories every Sunday with Willie’s Roadhouse listeners. This music is my home.”

Hailed by Rolling Stone, Village Voice, USA Today, Variety, People and Playboy, Barnett builds on a legacy that honors Cline, Tammy Wynette and Brenda Lee while making her own indelible mark. The New York Times wrote, “Ms. Barnett had the vocal finesse: the husky dives, the controlled slides and the timing . . . Surrounded by showboating, she made understatement persuasive,” Los Angeles Times hailed her “Pipes of steel,” while Playboy heralded her, “preternatural interpretive gifts” and American Songwriter deemed her “the Judy Garland of our time.”

“There is so much more to this era than people realize,” Barnett offers. “It was made by dynamic men and women, the producers, songwriters and musicians as much as the artists – and I want to bring all of what made these records to life every week. These are big pumps to step into, but I feel a little bit like Seely’s gonna be here with me, so we’re gonna have a ball and play some great music.”

Known for her eclectic repertoire, Barnett’s reach connects beyond the genre to connect the roots to larger rooms. Having been signed by Seymour Stein, produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Arif Mardin, her musicality transcends genres. As legendary American Songbook ambassador Michael Feinstein declares, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings.”

For “Sundays with Mandy,” savor a fascinating afternoon with a doyenne who knew plenty of icons, absorbing their love and humor. Expect generous amounts of history and insight into what makes both the classics and obscurities so timeless, while remembering the magic music makes.

“Sundays with Mandy” will air live every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm ET/11am to 3pm CT on SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse (Channel 61).