Irlene Mandrell

Ellen Irlene Mandrell (born January 29, 1956) is an American musician, actress and model. She is the younger sister of country singers Barbara and Louise Mandrell.

Irlene Mandrell first rose to prominence as a model for CoverGirl, and later gained national attention when she appeared from 1980–1982 with her siblings on the highly rated Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters TV variety show. Shortly after the show was cancelled, she joined the cast of Hee Haw for a number of years as one of the "Hee Haw Honeys." She also appeared on two episodes of The Love Boat, and worked as a commercial spokesperson for a wide range of products. She has competed in auto racing.

Since the late 1990s, Mandrell has hosted the annual Irlene Mandrell Celebrity Shoot to raise money for Wish Upon a Star, Inc. and the Boy Scouts of America. The event, previously held in Branson, Missouri, was held in Jennings, Louisiana in 2008.

Ellen Irlene Mandrell was born on January 29, 1956 to Mary Ellen (née McGill; August 4, 1931) and Irby Matthew Mandrell (October 11, 1924 – March 5, 2009) in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sister Barbara is older by seven years; Louise, by just a year and a half. Irlene's mother Mary was a homemaker and musician hailing from a large family in rural Wayne County, Illinois. Father Irby was a World War II naval veteran as well as a Texas police officer. A Garland County, Arkansas native, Mr. Mandrell was an accomplished musician and entrepreneur as well.

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