CRAIG CAMPBELL CONTRIBUTES POWERFUL RENDITION OF “AMERICAN ANTHEM” TO THE
41ST ANNUAL MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS® SCORE
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The country ballad saluting our veterans will be featured in the
patriotic musical score, which is synchronized to a dazzling 25-minute
pyrotechnic display over the East River in New York City.
A USO tour participant and longtime supporter of troops, Campbell was
honored when Macy’s invited him to record “American Anthem” for the
treasured 4th of July Fireworks spectacular.
“It’s a privilege to have been chosen by Macy’s to sing this amazing
song for their 4th of July celebration,” shared Campbell. “I hope my
performance of ‘American Anthem’ shows our love and appreciation of
America and those who risked their lives for this country.”
The affecting ballad, composed by Gene Scheer, was first performed by
mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves for President Bill Clinton at the
Smithsonian’s unveiling of the restored Star-Spangled Banner flag in
1999. Norah Jones also recorded a beautiful rendition of the song for
Ken Burns’ Emmy Award-winning World War II documentary for PBS, The War. “American Anthem” recognizes the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women that have fought on the country’s behalf.
With musical accompaniment provided by the West Point Band, this year’s
score also includes patriotic standards and gospel, classical and jazz
tunes by some of music’s brightest names including opera singer Jamie
Barton and Grammy® and Tony® Award-winning vocalist Heather Headley.
NBC’s two-hour national broadcast of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular begins at 8pm ET / 7pm CT.
is currently playing select shows nationwide and will join Luke Bryan’s
HUNTIN’ FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY TOUR on August 8. When not
touring, Campbell is in the studio working on his third studio album –
and his first on RED BOW Records – which features his lauded, moving
single, “Outskirts of Heaven.”
For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.
ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL:
Campbell launched on to the country music scene with the release of his
self-titled debut album (2011) delivering the hits “Family Man,” “Fish,”
and “When I Get It.” To date, he has logged five consecutive charted
hits with over a billion radio airplay audience impressions and over a
half million downloads. Campbell’s Top 15 breakout debut “Family Man” was featured on HBO’s True Blood
and fan-favorite “Fish” has tallied nearly 400,000 digital copies sold.
He earned his first Top 10 smash with the infectious “Keep Them Kisses
Comin’” from his sophomore album NEVER REGRET (2013). The gifted songwriter co-wrote Garth Brooks “All American Kid” off of MAN AGAINST THE MACHINE.
Prior to landing his first record deal, the Lyons, GA native spent time
on the road playing keyboard for both Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan – shows
that inspired him nightly. Campbell was soon discovered while playing a
regular gig at the downtown Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage.