NASHVILLE, TN. (Broken Bow Records) – Broken Bow Recording artist CRAIG MORGAN experienced his military career come full circle when he was asked to represent veterans of the United States military on Thursday, July 21st where he performed 'God, Family and Country' for Vice President Richard B. Cheney and the other veterans of the U.S. military to kick off the 75th Anniversary of the Department of Veteran Affairs celebration. Not only did
Craig Morgan sing 'God, Family and Country' from his first album with Broken Bow Records, I LOVE IT , but he also led the audience in a rendition of 'God Bless America' accompanied by the President's Own Military
Marine Band.
The master of ceremonies for the 75th Anniversary celebration was Adrian Cronauer, who actually inspired the role of
Robin Williams' character in the film 'Good Morning Vietnam.' On the stage with Vice President Cheney during the ceremony were 45 veterans that represented every conflict since World War I. Craig, an 11-year veteran of the United States Army who served in Operation Just Cause in Panama, Korea and other conflicts was among those veterans sitting on the stage representing the conflicts that he served in.
'It was such an honor to be part of a program with Vice President Cheney and also to be seated among veterans – heroes – representing every conflict the U.S. has been involved in since WWI,' shared
Craig Morgan. 'The solider sitting next to me was 104 years old and had served in WWI – his kids had brought him to the event, they were in their 80s! And he was still so proud of his service to his country…our country. He had lied about his age in order to volunteer. That's why I was there…not only do these people represent honor and courage, they are why we have the privilege to live in the best country in the world.'
Currently,
Craig Morgan has the fasting rising single of his career with 'Redneck Yacht Club,' the follow-up to his five-week number one smash hit, 'That's What I Love About Sunday' both from his new album, MY KIND OF LIVIN'. 'Redneck Yacht Club' is currently at No 20 with a bullet on Billboard and No 23 with a bullet on the R&R country singles charts.
Jason Aldean's Self-Titled Debut Album On Broken Bow Records Hits Store Shelves July 26th
NASHVILLE, TN – Broken Bow Recording artist JASON ALDEAN is set to release his self-titled debut album on July 26, 2005. The lead single, 'Hicktown,' is storming up the charts, hitting No 21 with a bullet on Billboard and No 22 with a bullet on the R&R country singles charts this week and had more adds in his first 5 weeks on the charts than any other debut single, since Gretchen Wilson's 'Redneck Woman.'
Jason Aldean co-wrote three of the eleven songs on the album, including 'Even If I
Wanted To', 'You're The Love I Want To Be In' and 'She Loved Me.' The album was produced by Michael Knox and includes Jason's first single, 'Hicktown' which was written by John Rich, Big Kenny and Vicky McGehee.
'I'm incredibly excited about the release of my debut album,' shares Jason Aldean. 'It took a lot of hard work over the last 14 years to get to this point and it wouldn't have been possible without the love and support of my family and friends. It's also the combined efforts of a lot of talented people that helped me make it to this point. Everyone involved in the process of making and promoting my album has worked diligently and all of their hard work shows with the success of the first single 'Hicktown.'' Describing his album, Jason continues, 'When you listen to the album, I believe you'll find that it's not your typical traditional country album. It's definitely country, but a stronger, solid country sound with an edge to it. I hope music fans will enjoy it and come out and party with us at our concerts.'
During the week of his debut album release, Jason will be making stops around Florida in support of his album, including the nationally syndicated morning show 'The Daily Buzz.' Jason is scheduled to appear on 'The Daily Buzz' on Thursday, July 28th where he will perform 2 songs and do an interview. Based out of the Orlando area, 'The Daily Buzz' airs 'live' from 6:00-9:00AM EST in 137 markets including Las Vegas, Cleveland, Oklahoma City and Jason's hometown of Macon, Georgia. Aldean will be performing full band shows across Florida during the week of his release including Tampa, Ocala, Lakeland, Bradenton and Jacksonville.
In the next few months,
Jason Aldean will continue hitting the road making stops in Athens, GA, Myrtle Beach, SC, Atlanta, GA, Madison, WI, Detroit, MI and Beaumont, TX just to name a few. For additional tour information, check out Jason's website at www.jasonaldean.com.
