Singing Thanks to Our Military
Musician John Ondrasik and 13 other artists are thanking U.S. military members for their service in a CD called "For the Troops IV." The album is available for free download to active duty service members, veterans and their families worldwide with a valid military ID at http://shopmyexchange.com.
"I'm excited to launch CD 'For the Troops IV' with a new roster of fantastic artists and great songs." Ondrasik said. “At its core is a thank you to those whose sacrifices secure our freedom and that of our children." The artists who contributed songs to the CD are Ondrasik's band Five for Fighting, Matchbox 20, Wynonna, Mat Kearny, Brandi Carlile, Our Lady Peace, 12 Stones, Ingrid Michaelson, Barenaked Ladies, Gavin DeGraw, Rocket Club, Finger 11, Ryan Star and John David Kahn.
An additional 200,000 hard copies of the CD will be sent to military bases, USO centers and other locations across the nation and overseas, courtesy of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Operation Homefront.