More From GAC

News & Notes Blog
Today's Headlines
Fan Q&A
Top 10 Tweets of the Week
Photos of the Week

Charlie Daniels Helps a Hero

feature

Charlie Daniels Photo Courtesy of Blue Hat Records


July 12, 2007 — Charlie Daniels will join Lonestar, Craig Morgan and other country artists in a benefit concert to fund the design and construction of a custom home for Sgt. Kevin Downs, who was severely wounded in Iraq.

Kevin is the sole survivor of an ambush that killed three American soldiers from the 278th Regimental Combat Team of the Tennessee National Guard unit. He lost both his legs and suffered burns over 60 percent of his body during the attack. After nearly two years of hospitalization, he is about to be discharged and plans to come home to Tennessee. The concert, called Home for a Hero, will help provide a house that will allow Kevin mobility and independence.

GAC's Storme Warren will host the event, which will also feature performances by Bomshel, David Lee Murphy, Collin Raye, Joe Diffie, John Berry, Paulette Carlson and Jamie Lee Thurston. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Greer Stadium in Nashville. For more information, go to homeforahero.com.

Today's News & Notes
    Top Videos

    • Trace Adkins hooks up with legendary band Exile for "Kiss You All Over." Watch »

    • Miley Cyrus pays tribute to Dylan on "You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go." Watch »

    • Buddy Jewel is back and in good company for his new video "Jesus, Elvis and Me." Watch »

    • Country newcomer Maggie Sajak is gushing over her debut video "First Kiss." Watch »

    • Jason Cassidy tries to push the brakes on a break up in his new video "What If." Watch »

    • Craig Morgan teams up with actress Angie Harmon in his latest video "This Ole Boy." Watch »

    Get Social With GAC
    • Message Boards

      Join the conversation about your favorite artists.

    • Fan Photo Galleries

      Share your photos with country music fans.

    • Superfan

      Watch GAC. Earn points. Get cool prizes.

    • Blog

      Stay up-to-date with all of our daily country news.

    • YouTube

      Watch our videos on our YouTube channel.

    .