Irlene is the youngest of the famous "Mandrell Sisters." She was born to a musical family that set the mark for generations to strive for. Though music has always been the Mandrell Sister's mainstay, other entertainment forms appealed to Irlene. Irlene has enjoyed an extraordinarily varied career as an actress, model, and performer. She is probably more famous for her role on the hit NBC show Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. Irlene captured two awards for comedy acts of the year from Music City News. Irlene sought opportunities in film, television, and video. Most of her fans also recognized her talent as a star on the show Hee Haw where she had an eight-year run until the close of the show. Irlene has also made several appearances on television shows such as The Love Boat, Oprah, The Tonight Show, The Mike Douglas Show, and many game shows. She also co-hosted Bright Lights & Country Nights and This Week in Country Music, televised benefits with names such as George Lindsey, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., and many more. Irlene has had a career as a model for several companies such as Cover Girl shoes, Lanne Skin Care products, and 9West shoes.
Irlene is an accomplished hunter in several venues. She has hunted North America extensively as well as Mexico, South America, and Africa. She has several animals that qualify for the SCI Record Book. Irlene is proficient with a handgun, shotgun, rifle, and crossbow. She is very competitive in all sporting events, even as a racecar driver. She is an active member of several outdoor groups such as Quail Unlimited, Buckmasters, and a life member of National Wild Turkey Federation, NRA, and Safari Club International. Irlene has served several years at the Sportsman Against Hunger banquet.
Irlene participates in several charities such as Pegasus, Special Olympics, American Heart Association, and Easter Seals but is closest to Wish Upon A Star and the Boy Scouts. The Irlene Mandrell Celebrity Shoot raises a large amount of money for both Wish Upon A Star and the Boy Scouts. As 501c3, she has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to these two causes.
Irlene is currently a celebrity spokesperson for several companies. If she endorses a product, you can be assured she believes in the product as well as uses it. She speaks for CZ-USA, She Safari, Horton Crossbows, DRT Ammo, Wild Ride Beef Jerky, and Deerassic. Irlene also has a segment on PBS's Tennessee's Wildside, which is titled "Irlene Mandrell Straight Shooter". She not only stars on several outdoor shows, but hosts them as well.
Irlene Mandrell is many things including countrywoman, mother, glamorous star, and someone you feel comfortable with around your own kitchen table. She has one of the most recognizable faces of today. A devoted mother of three, Irlene still finds time to pursue her career. Actress, singer, dancer, comedian, percussionist, hunter, spokes model, and car racecar driver, Irlene does it all.
