National Television Premiere in November 2011
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America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute, a star-studded program honoring America's bravest, will air on Public Television in November, 2011. The program features Country music sensation Jo Dee Messina, Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 3 winner Sabra Johnson, accompanied by the Air Force Studio Orchestra. This one-hour patriotic special is a thrilling and memorable tribute to veterans of all services. It also tells the stories of veteran heroes:
Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army retired Col. Roger Donlon
Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum
Navy Cross recipient, U.S. Navy retired Rear Adm. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr.
Coast Guard Medal For Heroism recipient, Mrs. Kristin Lunkley
Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force retired Col. George Everette "Bud" Day
Country music sensation Jo Dee Messina performs her hit single "I'm Doin' Alright," as well as an inspiring rendition of "America the Beautiful." Click here for video.
Irish tenor Ronan Tynan will leave viewers spellbound with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Click here for video.
Legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval amazes with his virtuosic rendition of "A Night in Tunisia." Click here for video.
"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 3 winner Sabra Johnson offers a beautiful interpretation to the original tune "Peace" performed by the official chorus of the United States Air Force, the Singing Sergeants. She gives a second energetic performance to "Freedom" along with the Air Force Studio Orchestra and vocalist Master Sgt. Shani Prewitt. Click here for video.
Veteran Vignette: Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army retired Col. Roger Donlon. Click here for video.
Veteran Vignette: Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum. Click here for video.
Veteran Vignette: Navy Cross recipient, U.S. Navy retired Rear Adm. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. Click here for video.
Veteran Vignette: Coast Guard Medal For Heroism recipient, Mrs. Kristin Lunkley. Click here for video.
Veteran Vignette: Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force retired Col. George Everette "Bud" Day. Click here for video.
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America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute" is a production of The United States Air Force Band in association with Maryland Public Television. It was made possible in part by Booz Allen Hamilton and AARP. No federal endorsement is intended or authorized.
