If I had a singing voice remarkable enough that any person would pay to hear it - let alone millions - and I was asked to sing the national anthem at a ceremony in Shanksville, PA, to honor the people who died September 11th, 2001 on United Airlines flight 93, I would consider that invitatation the highest honor of my citizenship in the United States of America. The plane was traveling from Newark, N.J., to San Francisco when it was diverted by hijackers likely seeking to crash it into the White House or Capitol. The 9/11 Commission report said the hijackers crashed the plane as passengers tried to seize control of the cockpit. All 33 passengers and seven crew members died.
I imagine that Trace felt an intense honor in receiving that invitation and taking part in those ceremonies last week. Among country music stars, or any star for that matter, there are none more patriotic than our Trace.
The honor was well deserved. Not just any voice should be invited to echo its notes over that particular hallowed ground of our nation's heroes. There are beautiful singing voices in our country who have spoken words against our great nation. There are stars who have used their voices to tear down, oppose, and demean our great nation. Trace has not. Time and time again he has used his stardom to support our nation and especially those who serve it.
Once again, Trace will add his voice to a venture that will benefit our nation's military heroes. According to his website,on September 25 and 26, Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Soldier Ride will visit Nashville, Tennessee. Soldier Ride, which debuted in 2004, is Wounded Warrior Project’s rehabilitative cycling program for wounded warriors. The segmented rides raise public awareness for those that have been injured while fighting overseas. All participants are provided with the adaptive equipment they need to cycle regardless of their disabilities.
The festivities kick off on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. with a “Southern Shindig” music event at the Loveless Barn (www.lovelessbarn.com). Country music superstar Trace Adkins will perform a special acoustic set.
Trace previously donated proceeds from the downloads of his song “Til The Last Shot’s Fired” as part of a performance at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. Radio personality Bob Kingsley will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets are available at southernshindig.org. Other highlights include a performance by wounded warrior Sal Gonzalez, who was injured in Iraq in 2004 resulting in the amputation of his left leg. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner, beer and wine and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
I imagine that Trace felt an intense honor in receiving that invitation and taking part in those ceremonies last week. Among country music stars, or any star for that matter, there are none more patriotic than our Trace.
The honor was well deserved. Not just any voice should be invited to echo its notes over that particular hallowed ground of our nation's heroes. There are beautiful singing voices in our country who have spoken words against our great nation. There are stars who have used their voices to tear down, oppose, and demean our great nation. Trace has not. Time and time again he has used his stardom to support our nation and especially those who serve it.
Once again, Trace will add his voice to a venture that will benefit our nation's military heroes. According to his website,on September 25 and 26, Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Soldier Ride will visit Nashville, Tennessee. Soldier Ride, which debuted in 2004, is Wounded Warrior Project’s rehabilitative cycling program for wounded warriors. The segmented rides raise public awareness for those that have been injured while fighting overseas. All participants are provided with the adaptive equipment they need to cycle regardless of their disabilities.
The festivities kick off on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. with a “Southern Shindig” music event at the Loveless Barn (www.lovelessbarn.com). Country music superstar Trace Adkins will perform a special acoustic set.
Trace previously donated proceeds from the downloads of his song “Til The Last Shot’s Fired” as part of a performance at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. Radio personality Bob Kingsley will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets are available at southernshindig.org. Other highlights include a performance by wounded warrior Sal Gonzalez, who was injured in Iraq in 2004 resulting in the amputation of his left leg. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner, beer and wine and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
1 comments:
Beautiful post! Trace absolutely deserved the honor of being asked to sing our National Anthem and he did an outstanding job in what had to be a very emotional setting. He is part of what is best about our country ~~ a stand-up man who has integrity and class throughout.
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