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Former Marine Josh Gracin to Tour Persian Gulf

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Josh Gracin photo courtesy of Lyric Street Records.


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Josh Gracin performs at the "Positively Cool Country Show" at the Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park on Friday, June 8 in Downtown Nashville during the 2007 CMA Music Festival. Photo courtesy of the CMA. Photographer: Theresa Montgomery / CMA.


June 26, 2007 — Josh Gracin, who spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, will tour the Persian Gulf this summer in support of our troops overseas.

Josh will leave his wife and three children at home in Nashville to play shows and spend time with the troops stationed throughout the Persian Gulf. The overseas tour is sponsored by the Armed Forces MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) division and Stars for Stripes.

"It means a lot to me to do this," Josh said. "As a former Marine it's important for me to give back to our men and women in uniform. I hope these shows can help them to escape for just a moment and bring a little piece of home to our folks serving overseas."

The former "American Idol" contestant's self-titled debut CD is certified gold by the RIAA and has sold over 680,000 copies. The first single from the project, "I Want To Live," was also his first hit, climbing to No. 4 on the country charts. Josh's second single, "Nothin' To Lose," was his first No. 1 record. His third single "Stay With Me (Brass Bed)" was also a Top 5 hit, giving him three consecutive Top 5 songs.

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