Keni Thomas photo courtesy of Cook Media.
December 10, 2007 — For the third consecutive year, Keni Thomas will travel by land, air and sea to bring the celebrated 2007 Hope and Freedom USO Tour to service members in the Persian Gulf.
The 14-day tour, which begins today, will span three countries and will also include performances by Darryl Worley, comedians Vince Morris and Sheryl Underwood, sports commentator Leeann Tweeden, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."
The tour includes a series of staged events, ranging from comic skits and musical performances to audience sing-a-longs and autograph signings. Designed to boost troop morale, the tour will bring laughter and a break from day-to-day activities to thousands of soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, guardsmen and reservists stationed throughout region.
"This is my third consecutive time touring on the Hope and Freedom USO Tour," Keni says, "and there's nothing like it. Giving thanks, bringing smiles and performing for those who sacrifice their lives is a truly a blessing for me as an entertainer, and one of the highlights of my career."
A former Army Ranger and recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, Keni will release his new album, Gunslinger, in early 2008. The album is a follow up to Flags of our Fathers: A Soldier's Story, which he recorded as a tribute to U.S. troops and their families.