Marlene was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She is an
ordained Evangelist, Singer, Songwriter affiliated with BMI, and Author.
She has written a number of songs and is presently producing her first CD of original songs. She has also written several books, two of which are being prepared for publication-BUT, GOD, THEY DIED! AND IN WHOSE IMAGE. Marlene holds a Bachelor of Theological Studies degree from Cornerstone Bible College  and a Master of Theological Studies from Cornerstone Graduate School

Marlene is not a novice where music is concerned. She is the daughter of the late Hawkshaw Hawkins of the WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the WSM Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Hawkshaw was killed in a plane crash in 1963, which also took the lives of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copus and Randy Hughes.

As Ordained Pastors and Evangelists, they hold revivals and concerts by invitation and are, schedule permitting, available to sing and/speak in your area.

Not adverse to traveling for an engagement, Dan and Marlene do not charge a fee for their ministry, but rely on freewill offerings to cover their expenses. When travel is away from their home area, they encourage the host church to provide lodging.