Thelma Louise Mandrell
Louise pursued her career in music at 15, when she joined Barbara’s band, the Do-Rites. Louise was the bass and fiddle player. Later on, she left the band to pursue a solo career and started singing duets with her husband R.C. Bannon. However, her solo efforts did not see success until she joined her sisters on the “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters” TV variety show.
The show did not only showcase her singing but as well as her multi-instrumental skills and comedy talents. After their two-year TV stint, Louise was off on her own again and finally had her breakthrough in 1983.
Ellen Irlene Mandrell
Irlene is the youngest among Barbara Mandrell’s sisters. She first rose to fame as a model for CoverGirl. Shortly after the cancellation of Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters TV variety show, Irlene joined the cast of Hee Haw as one of the “Hee Haw Honeys” and had an eight-year run.
But in addition to her acting and singing skills, Irlene is also an accomplished hunter. She is also very competitive in several sporting events, including as a racecar driver.
Where Are They Now?
