The broadcast will air on five distribution platforms over the next month
America Salutes You Presents A Concert For Gratitude mobilizing support for our troops and first responders through music with this eighth event and telecast. The TV special features performances by Lee Greenwood (celebrating the 40th anniversary of “God Bless the USA”), Clint Black with wife Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl Black, Chrissy Metz, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina, Alana Springsteen, Megan Moroney, Walker Hayes, Charles Esten, Lecrae, and War Hippies. Craig Morgan, Jelly Roll, and Trace Adkins will have special performances, and actor Gary Sinise will be honored with the America Salutes You Lifetime Achievement Award.
The fundraising concert event was held at the Fisher Center For The Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville on December 15th. The fully produced telecast will air on The CW on January 27th, Fox-owned and operated stations, Fox Nation, CBS owned and operated stations, NBC LX Home and Digital Broadcast Channel on February 8th, and ABC-owned television stations on February 12th in 30, 60 and 90-minute formats. Check local listings.
“A Concert For Gratitude highlights all the best America has to offer through the gift of music,” comments executive producer Bob Okun. “We are so grateful to these artists for supporting this great cause and gratified by the response we have received from all of the major networks to share the excitement of the live show and to support the deserving charities.”
Over the past seven years, America Salutes You has supported over 30 charitable organizations with 100% of public donations going to these non-profits along with commercial spots highlighting their good work. This year’s charitable beneficiaries include the Gary Sinise Foundation, No Greater Sacrifice, The Pursuit of Purpose, The Veterans Tennis Corps and Adaptive Tennis Programs of the JTCC, The Outreach Program, Operation Homefront, and Hire Heroes USA. Sponsors include Robert and Susan Wright, The Davis Elkins Foundation, International Protective Serviced, Virgin Hotels, and Farm East Foundation.