NASHVILLE, TN. (SONY BMG) - The SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group announces the June 14th release of Patriotic Country 2, the follow-up to 2004's popular debut, Patriotic Country. This CD provides a multitude of dynamic patriotic songs from popular country artists. It serves the dual purpose of providing entertainment for any country music fan as well as raising awareness for the Armed Services YMCA, a charity supporting the families of junior enlisted military personnel.
Patriotic Country 2 features 17 popular, patriotic-themed songs from today's hottest stars and the legends of country music. Patriotic Country 2 is filled with chart topping favorites including Alabama's 'Down Home' and Darryl Worley's 'Have You Forgotten,' both of which rose to No 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Other songs such as Buddy Jewell's 'Sweet Southern Comfort' and Aaron Tippin's 'You've Got to Stand for Something' have topped the Billboard Hot Country Recurrent Chart. American music for American heroes, Patriotic Country 2 is an uplifting project, helping to unite the nation behind a vital, common cause: support for our troops and military families.
Artists appearing on Patriotic Country 2 are thrilled to be involved with this important national project.
Aaron Tippin says 'We are so blessed in America. Here's a nice way to say thank you to the people who guarantee our freedom, and to remember the enormous sacrifices their families make.'
John Conlee who dedicates 'They Also Serve' to the CD, agrees. 'I feel so strongly about this. We have to do everything we can to support the families of our men and women in uniform.'
'June 14th is Flag Day. We could not think of a more appropriate day to make Patriotic Country 2 available to the public. Patriotic Country 2 is a great way for Americans to let everybody know how deeply they believe in this country,' states Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President/General Manager SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group.
In addition to helping Americans remember the sacrifices our troops make every day, Patriotic Country 2 will raise awareness of the Armed Services YMCA. S. Frank Gallo, RADM USN (Ret.), National Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA explains, 'The Armed Services YMCA works tirelessly to enrich the lives of the families of junior enlisted military personnel. We are proud to be involved in this incredible effort, and are delighted to have the support and enthusiasm of all Americans who seek new ways to show their appreciation for our young men and women in uniform.' The Armed Services YMCA has branches located on or near 34 U.S. military installations around the world and serves more than 450,000 people each year.
Patriotic Country 2 track list:
Tracy Lawrence - IF THE WORLD HAD A FRONT PORCH
Montgomery Gentry - You Do Your Thing
Darryl Worley - Have You Forgotten
Chely Wright - THE Bumper of my SUV
Hank Williams Jr. - A Country Boy Can Survive
Willie Nelson - Living In the Promiseland
Lonestar - Somebody's Someone
Phil Vassar - This Is God
Buddy Jewell - Sweet Southern Comfort
Aaron Tippin - You've Got To Stand For Something
Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee
Oak Ridge Boys - American Made
Billy Ray Cyrus - Some Gave All
Alabama - Down Home
John Conlee - They Also Serve
Johnny Cash - Ragged Old Flag
Elvis Presley - AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (LIVE)
