Persia, New York Persia, New York Persia is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,404 at the 2010 census. It is in the northwest part of the county. The village of Gowanda is partially in the town. The area that would become the town was first settled around 1812. The town of Persia was founded in 1835 from the town of Perrysburg. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.46%, is water. The northern border of the town is partly formed by
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool career. 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. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on