Posted on 11/11/2004 3:41:05 AM PST by Former Military Chick
Celebrating American Music for American Heroes, Benefiting the USO
We are honored to announce the release of Patriotic Country™, a compilation CD jam-packed with patriotic music from 18 of today's greatest country music stars. Patriotic Country™ is remarkable because it is designed for an amazing charity. A portion of the proceeds from each CD sold will be donated to the USO to support active duty-troops and the families of fallen soldiers. CD & Cassette will be available through direct TV, the Internet, and Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart and all major retailers nationwide.
Through Patriotic Country™, a host of renowned artists are united as part of a heart-warming charity effort to support our troops & their families including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Lonestar, Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Aaron Tippin, Lee Greenwood, Neal McCoy, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Phil Vassar, The Warren Brothers, Dusty Drake, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, The Charlie Daniels Band, David Ball, and Blackhawk. Highlights include a previously unreleased version of "God Bless America" by Martina McBride. Lee Greenwood, known for his anthem "God Bless the USA" and the founding father of the patriotic country genre, is the celebrity spokesman for Patriotic Country™.
The BMG Strategic Marketing Group and Music For A Cause partnership with the USO continues our tradition of lifting the spirits of active duty troops. The USO is honored to be the official charity for Patriotic County™ , because it will help us expand our mission of supporting U.S. men and women in uniform," said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of the USO World Headquarters. The U.S. Congress recognizes the USO as the official charity of the United States Armed Forces.
Founded in 1941 by charter of the U.S. Congress, the USO's mission is to provide for the welfare, recreation, and support of active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO has a proud track record for providing top celebrity entertainment shows to lift troop morale. For years, it was synonymous with Bob Hope - who served as the USO's ambassador to the world. From helping to prepare new recruits reporting for duty to providing a needed break for active-duty military personnel as well as assimilating families in unfamiliar surroundings and cultures ... the USO is there, always welcoming, and always supportive.
"Americans want to support our troops in a uniquely American way, expressing patriotism and celebrating freedom. BMG answers this call with Patriotic Country™ where listeners enjoy an inspiring variety of great music with patriotic themes from country's greatest stars. Some songs we all know and love, others are newly released", explains BMG Executive Vice President Joe DiMuro. He goes on to point out, "in addition to benefiting the USO, what sets Patriotic Country™ apart is that these unique songs have 18 great country artists singing the same tune - that some of America's greatest stars are the men and women in uniform who risk their lives for our freedom."
Click here to get your copy of Patriotic Country™ today!
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Please pass this along to friends and family. What a wonderful idea they have for soldiers and music.
Good things will come today for sure!
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Thanks for posting this! I volunteer with the a local USO and most people don't even realize all that we do for the Troops and their families. In my area alone (Northern Ohio) we sent out over 25,000 care packages since the beginning of Iraqi Freedom. I urge everyone to check out the national web site at http://www.uso.org . There's a map that can direct you to your closest chapter. FReepmail me if you'd like more information; there's lots going on that the sites don't list. Now that it's holiday season we can really use all the help we can get.
ps: THANK YOU to all veterans reading this!
I hope everyone sees your wonderful post, it is filled with excellent information, and the USO is tops!
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