NASHVILLE, TN. (Curb Records/ www.curb.com) - Country music legends Crystal
Gayle and Lee Greenwood, among many other musical performers, have added their timeless voices to an album of World War II era music that will be released on June 28 on Curb Records. "Salute! The World War II Tribute Album" features popular songs from the World War II era performed by some of America's leading contemporary recording artists.
The mission of The Tribute Album is to provide a lasting tribute to the exceptional generation of Americans who served both in the trenches as well as on the home front through a pivotal moment of American history. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Album will be donated to the American
Experience Foundation to benefit America's veterans.
Senator Bob Dole and Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards, and Brigadier General Wilma Vaught, founder of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, are hosting the launch party for The Tribute Album on June 28th from 6 - 8 PM ET at the Women's Memorial, located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery. Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood will be in attendance for the release party.
Greenwood is proud to be a part of the collection. "WWII was a huge turning point in our Nation's history, and being able to pass music from that time period to future generations is vital to the legacy. I am honored to be a part of this project."
Mike Curb and Rod McBrien are the Executive Producers of The Tribute Album. McBrien was inspired to produce The Tribute Album when asked to create a fundraiser for the World War II Memorial.
Senator Bob Dole, while spearheading the efforts to build the Memorial, was instrumental in encouraging the production of the The Tribute Album.
President Bill Clinton, who signed the law authorizing the establishment of the National World War II Memorial, also lent his support.
A partnership with Mike Curb of Curb Records brought the Album to reality.
Featured songs include:
"You Always Hurt the One You Love" performed by Crystal Gayle
"Rum and Coca-Cola" performed by Johnny Kemp
"The Nearness of You" performed by Kenny Rogers
"Cow Cow Boogie" performed by The Judds
"Till the End of Time" performed by Lee Greenwood
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" performed by John Pizzarelli
"Over the Rainbow" performed by Kimberley Locke
"Dance With A Dolly (With a Hole in Her Stockin')" performed by Zachary
Richard
"Till Then" performed by Darryl Tookes
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" performed by Marie Osmond
"Dream" performed by Lou Christie
"God Bless America" performed by LeAnn Rimes
Rod McBrien, producer of "Salute! The World War II Tribute Album," is one of the premier director/producers of American music today. Rod McBrien Productions is located at 317 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024.
Curb Records is the home of many of today's hottest acts including superstars Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Jo Dee Messina, Wynonna, Hank Williams, Jr. and Kimberley Locke.
