Persia, Iowa Persia, Iowa Persia is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 319 in the 2010 census, a decline from 363 in the 2000 census. Persia is located at (41.578993, -95.570417). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. As of the census of 2010, there were 319 people, 127 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 137 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American,
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