Nfotusa Soldiers Speak Radio

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Irlene Mandrell. Hailing from Corpus Christi, TX., Irlene  is the youngest sister of the world famous country trio, The Mandrell Sisters. Irlene and her sisters come from a musical family. She began playing the drums professionally when she was eleven. Irlene is a Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars inductee. She has received many awards including two comedy acts of the year awards from Music City News. However, music isn't the only thing Irlene has had successful careers with. Irlene also entertained as an actress, model and spokesperson. Her first television series was Barbara Mandrell and The Mandrell Sisters which aired on NBC. Once the show ended Irlene continued to appear on TV with guest appearances on game shows and talk shows. Later on, Irlene starred in the series Hee Haw for eight years. Today, Irlene continues with her music career with some guest stars of her own, her children. Irlene still writes and sings music in the Nash