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At a time when the fighting in Iraq brings out more pain than patriotism in a majority of vocal Americans, Keni Thomas--a smooth-voiced Georgia musician and former Army member of Task Force Ranger, sent into the Mogadishu of Black Hawk Down--steps forward with a collection of songs that restore the poignancy and eloquence of the good fight. Never bombastic in the vein of Toby Keith nor rabble-rousing à la Darryl Worley, Thomas--who wrote or cowrote all 10 tracks with an ear for classic country and rock--simply tells the stories of the men and women in uniform. "Not Me," which boasts no less than Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris on harmony vocals, is an eloquent and understated paean to leadership and courage, while "Circle on the Cross," featuring a spoken introduction by Kenny Rogers, spotlights a military marking worth remembering. Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Michael McDonald, Blackhawk, and Shawn Mullins also lend their efforts to this surprising, affecting project. (Proceeds partly benefit the Hero Fund and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation , which provide college tuition to the children of Special Ops personnel who die in training or combat.) --Alanna Nash
About the Artist
Keni Thomas is an artist with a uniquely inspiring personal story. As an Army Ranger and member of the elite Task Force Ranger assault unit he fought in the Somalia battle recounted in the book and motion picture Black Hawk Down. SSG Thomas received the bronze star for valor and the combat infantryman's badge/ After leaving the Army, he worked as a conselor in an outdoor therapeutic program for troubled youth and formed his band Cornbread. When not on the road with his band, he is regularly booked as a keynote speaker for corporations and organizations around the country giving motivational speeches on teamwork and leadership. He is also a national spokesman for the Hero Fund and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college educations to the children of our special ops personnel killed in combat or training.
Album Description
Flags Of Our Fathers is a collection of songs wirtten by Thomas that tell stories inspired by life in the military and those who serve our nation. Working with producers Brent Maher and Mark Selby he uses his unique insight to bring these memorable songs to life and tell a story as only someone who has experienced them can. It's a remarkable album from an equally remarkable artist.