Hello my friends: Ken & I, Matt & Christy, Nathan & Hannah just got back from Irlene’s Celebrity Shoot in Pennsylvania Monday morning at about 230am. We drove our motor home, my first trip, and had a great time. Irlene has done this shoot for several years and it benefits, "Wish Upon A Star", and the Boy Scouts. It was a truly spectacular event! I’m very proud of Irlene and the amazing job she did. Speaking of proud, Louise won 1st place Celebrity shooter! "You go Louise." There was a hand-gun competition where you must shoot 12 targets with a ...
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Dear Friends: My Father, Irby Matthew Mandrell passed on to his heavenly home on March 5, 2009. Our family and some friends were with Daddy at his bedside in Baptist Hospital when he left us. So very many people have been so loving and kind to all of us and we are deeply grateful. God is our strength. I’m thankful that Daddy knew about my induction into The Country Music Hall of Fame that happens on May 17, 2009, because he worked all 38 years of my career with me. He knew about Nathan’s graduation from Ole Miss on May ...
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Hello: I’m having trouble thinking of how to begin. Oh well, here goes. God blesses me so very much and I thank Him and praise Him for all he’s given me. We’re getting very close now to my "baby" Nathan’s marriage to a precious girl, Hannah Menefee, whom I love very much. The wedding is June 6th, 2009. In May, they both graduate from the University of Mississippi. May 8th, Hannah has a specific ceremony for graduating from the Honors College at UM, also. She will be starting Medical School this year and Nathan will be going to work at ...
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Hello! What a wonderful time of the year. I hope you’re enjoying the cheerful, joyous, friendly feelings people are sharing. There are a lot of bad things going on , and hard , difficult situations in our country and the whole world, but most people love others and show concern and respect for all. I was honored by my friend Jo Walker Meader to be the one to introduce her at the "Walk of Fame" induction ceremony. She is very deserving. It was a very cold but very happy day. I had the chance to visit with Little Richard, Michael ...
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Hi Everybody: Sorry I wasn’t able to update this newsletter within 30 days from the last one, but I have been pretty busy and didn’t find the time to sit down and write it, until now. Most of you will probably know most of what I say here, but the new people might want to know, so please bear with me. I retired from my music and touring career nine years ago. The public, so graciously, generously, and lovingly, gave me a career that took me on the most extraordinary journey. I treasure the precious memories of the support and ...
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