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   2003 NAMA WINNER!! Debut Artist/Group of the Year Marlena Begay is a rising Native American gospel and country recording artist. The last of eleven children, she was the "Miracle Baby" for her parents. Because it threatened her life to have another baby, Marlena's mother was advised by the doctor to have an abortion. She refused. Today, eighteen year old Marlena is sharing her growing talent with everyone. In 1998, Marlena entered a contest in Nashville, Tennessee. A three song demo and a video were aired on a local television station within a seventy five mile radius. Viewers casted their votes and Marlena's video proved to have had one of the highest ratings. She was asked to return to Nashville and record an album, but due to her financial situation, she could not make the trip. In the fall of 2000, Marlena released the "Don't Worry" album. On this album she recorded three gospel songs and seven country songs. She has performed for weddings, graduations, banquets and church gatherings. On May 20th, 2001, Marlena was contacted to open for mainstream country star Billy Ray Cyrus in Tuba City, Arizona. Overwhelmed with joy for the opportunity to open for Billy Ray, she took another step closer to stardom. She was deeply moved when the crowd greeted her with open arms and came to ask her for pictures and autographs.
As a student in High School, Marlena finds it a struggle to keep up with school and performing. She is very Thankful for her guidance from her heavenly Father. With Him in her life, she is well on her way toward her career and recording a country music album. Though she is performing other styles of music, her number one priority is her Christian life and music.
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