Veterans Day News

The music video for Kristy Lee Cook’s new single “Airborne Ranger Infantry” debuted exclusively on Fox411 Country yesterday (Nov. 8). Directed by Roman White, the clip is a tribute to the men and women who have served in the US military as well as the loved ones who await them at home. Cook co-wrote the song with her father Larry Cook, in addition to songwriters Michael Logen and Luke Sheets, based on her father’s experiences in Vietnam.

“Singing a song about men and women that have fought and served for our country and those who have lost their lives for us is very emotional – and I’m not an emotional person but there is a soft spot in my heart for our soldiers,” says Cook. “I feel very privileged to be able to sing something for them in return for their sacrifice for me.”

See the video here.

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An impressive group of Nashville singer/songwriters has been assembled for the “Nashville to You” Armed Forces Entertainment-sponsored tour, which kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 11 in Southwest Asia. Included on the bill are singer/songwriter and combat veteran Keni Thomas, Billy Montana, Hillary Lindsey, Ray Scott, and Troy Verges. More info here.

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Newcomer Joe Bachman is saluting men and women in uniform this Veterans Day with the release of his song “Soldier’s Memoir.” Penned by Bachman with Mitch Rossell, the song is a thank you to members of the Armed Forces and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit The Boot Campaign. Purchase “Soldier’s Memoir” on iTunes here. More info on Joe Bachman here.

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Tenacity Records has released David Kroll’s “Little Soldiers” just in time for Veterans Day. Kroll penned the song with Arlos Smith to acknowledge the sacrifices made by military families and, along with Tenacity, has partnered with the Code of Support Foundation to donate proceeds from a two-week sales period, running Nov. 5-18. More information here.

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“The Journey Home: A Soldier’s Story” by d corlew films made its debut on GAC Wednesday, Nov. 7. The documentary, narrated by Charlie Daniels, follows US Army and Marine veterans returning home from combat zones and facing the new challenges awaiting them. GAC will re-air the film throughout the weekend on 11/10 (10:30 pm), 11/11 (2:30 am, 5 pm, 10:30 pm), 11/12 (1:30 am, 4 pm, 9:30 pm) and 11/13 (12 am, 9:30 am, 8 pm). See the trailer here.