Keni Thomas Named One Of "Nashville's Most Interesting People", Plans Upcoming Armed Forces Entertainment Songwriter Tour To Southwest Asia With Hit Writers Billy Montana, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges And Ray Scott

Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Webster & Associates) Taking the stories behind the songs to the front lines, country artist/songwriter, Keni Thomas, returns to Southwest Asia in November on the "Nashville to You" Armed Forces Entertainment-sponsored songwriter tour. The two-week tour also features an impressive line-up of number-one songwriters Billy Montana, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges and Ray Scott.

The Nashville Arts & Entertainment Annual Guide also named Thomas one of the city's "Most Interesting People" in their Fall/Winter issue along with Michael W. Smith, Phil Vassar, Scott Hamilton and Randy Goodman.

In addition, Thomas was recently awarded a prestigious "Quilly" award from the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for his motivational memoir, "Get it On; What it Means to Lead the Way." The award was received at the academy's annual Best-Sellers' Summit and Awards Gala at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California in September.

Please visit www.KeniThomas.com for additional information.

About Keni Thomas:
Keni Thomas, a decorated combat veteran and former Army Ranger, fought in the "Black Hawk Down" battle in Mogadishu, Somalia. He has since become an award-winning country musician and songwriter, appeared in the major motion pictures Sweet Home Alabama and We Were Soldiers, and is the spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Hero Fund. Keni also speaks to students and adults around the country about leadership, encouraging them to "Train as you fight. Fight as you train." The country music star unveiled his first memoir Get It On! What it Means to Lead the Way (B&H Publishing Group/ISBN: 978-1-4336-7274) last October.