Darryl Worley Honored for Army Aviation Support

NASHVILLE, TN (Army Aviation Association of America) - At the annual Army Aviation Association of America's (AAAA) awards ceremony held last week at The Opryland Hotel, country star Darryl Worley was presented with the Silver Medal Award by the Order of Saint Michael.

Worley was recognized for his outstanding support of Army Aviation and service to his country by way of his many trips overseas and across the country performing for America's armed forces.

Established in 1990 as a joint venture between the AAAA and the U.S. Army Aviation Center (USAAVNC), the Order of Saint Michael recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the promotion of Army Aviation in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient's seniors, subordinates, and peers. These individuals must also demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and moral character, display an outstanding degree of professional competence, and serve the United States Army Aviation or civilian aviation community with distinction.

Worley debuted on the country charts with a trio of top-15 hits in 2000-01, "When You Need My Love," "A Good Day to Run" and "Second Wind." His breakthrough year was 2002 when Worley's touching ballad "I Miss My Friend," the title tune to his second CD, became his first No. 1 hit. After he spent Christmas 2002 entertaining America's troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Uzbekistan, he came home and wrote the patriotic anthem 'Have You Forgotten?,' which became his second No. 1 song and remained at the top of the charts for six weeks. In the summer of 2004, 'Awful Beautiful Life' was released and soon rocketed up the country music charts to become a multi-week No. 1 record in January 2005.

Worley is currently in the studio recording his fifth album, titled Here And Now, his first on the 903 Music label. The album's first single, 'Nothin' But a Love Thang,' ships to radio stations today.