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ETV to Debut “4Troops: Live from the Intrepid”
For Immediate Release
May 12, 2010
Columbia, SC…4Troops, a new pop vocal group composed of United States combat veterans who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan, debuts on ETV Wednesday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Former Captain Meredith Melcher, former Sergeant Daniel Jens, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Ron Henry and former Sergeant David Clemo are the veterans who musically share their experiences as a voice for troops -- honoring the sacrifices of soldiers and military families in song while creating awareness of their needs.
Filmed at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, this 90-minute musical celebration is the group’s premiere performance special and features an inspirational repertoire of well-known patriotic and pop hits. All of the songs take on a special meaning when performed by four combat heroes. The concert begins with “For Freedom,” an uplifting soldiers’ tribute written by Matt Moran for his grandfather, a WWII veteran. Jens sings and plays acoustic guitar on “Galveston,” written by Jimmy Webb and popularized by country pop singer Glen Campbell. Country singer/songwriter Toby Keith gave his blessing for 4Troops’ new version of his popular and controversial post-9/11 hit, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” with lyrics revised to reflect a 2010 perspective.
“4Troops gives our veterans a face. We wanted to make viewers more conscious of those who willingly serve our country, and celebrate those service men and women,” said Laura Savini of WLIW21, a co-producer of the program. “Music connects people. With this concert we hope that PBS audiences will appreciate these performers and consider our troops and their service.”
South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.
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For more information, contact Dana McCullough at (803) 737-3212 or dmccullough@scetv.org.
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4Troops, a new pop vocal group composed of United States combat veterans who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photo credit: Richard Corman/Sony Music Entertainment.
4Troops performing in "Live from the Intrepid." Photo credit: Jimmy Asnes 2009/Sony Music Entertainment.
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