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Lee Greenwood is scheduled to perform on the summer stage at Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.\u00a0Proceeds from the concert benefit the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.\u00a0 Best known for his patriotic song, \u201cGod Bless the U.S.A.,\u201d Lee Greenwood\u2019s prestigious career spans more than three decades.\u00a0 Tickets\u00a0are $15 and\u00a0are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Tioga Towns gift shop.\u00a0 For additional information, visit Tioga Downs on Facebook, Twitter, or visit tiogadowns.com.\u00a0 (Photo courtesy of Webster P.R.)<\/p><\/div>\n

Country music superstar Lee Greenwood is scheduled to perform on the summer stage at Tioga Downs on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG). \u00a0Jeff Gural, CEO of American Racing and Entertainment and owner of Tioga Downs, has pledged to match every ticket sold.<\/p>\n

Covering a territory of nine counties within the southern tier of New York and northeast Pennsylvania, STVSG partners with approximately 70 area organizations, which in turn offer assistance and multiple services to veterans, service members and their families.<\/p>\n

Best known for his patriotic song, \u201cGod Bless the U.S.A.,\u201d Lee Greenwood\u2019s prestigious career spans more than three decades. \u00a0Greenwood has released 30 albums, which includes 25 singles and seven number one songs on the charts. An interesting fact for fans, Greenwood, a California native, was the drum major in his high school marching band and by an early age was an accomplished musician of multiple instruments, most notably the piano and saxophone.<\/p>\n

Originally discovered by the bandleader of country music pioneer Mel Tillis, Lee Greenwood\u2019s remarkable career includes winning Male Vocalist of the year from the Academy of Country Music, two awards from the Country Music Association as Male Vocalist of the Year, and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance, among other industry awards.<\/p>\n

Greenwood received an award from the Country Music Association for writing his signature song, \u201cGod Bless the U.S.A,\u201d which has since been voted the most recognized patriotic song in America, and is even used in a Homeland Security film for swearing-in new U.S. citizens. \u00a0A modern-day national anthem so-to-speak, the song made music history when it topped the country singles charts three times in 1991, 2001 and 2003, a reflection of its powerful lyrics and emotional attachment.<\/p>\n

Written in 1983, Greenwood\u2019s signature song is just as popular today as it was when it was first introduced. From his public relations firm, Greenwood is quoted as saying, \u201cI wanted to write a song that would unite Americans and instill pride back in the United States. The song represents my family, my community and those men and women who have paid the price for the freedoms we all love and enjoy.\u201d \u00a0Greenwood\u2019s father was a World War II veteran, and throughout his career he has shared his patriotic qualities by performing for charitable events and participates with other organizations and fundraisers.<\/p>\n

An accomplished author, a new venture for Greenwood is penning a children\u2019s book, released over Memorial Day weekend this year, and entitled, \u201cProud to Be an American.\u201d \u00a0In honor of those who fight for our freedom, the book, which includes the lyrics to \u201cGod Bless the U.S.A.\u201d, was written with the goal of sharing Greenwood\u2019s pride and patriotism with our nation\u2019s youth. Available nationwide at various booksellers, Greenwood\u2019s book has since reached number one status in multiple categories on Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the book, Greenwood is quoted as saying, \u201cI felt it was time to give the next generation something to hold and read. \u00a0It tells in a very simple way why it is good to be an American and why we should be proud of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greenwood recently released a new album compilation, which features ten of his most memorable tracks. Classics like \u201cRing On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands,\u201d \u201cDixie Road,\u201d \u201cSomebody\u2019s Gonna Love You,\u201d \u201cHearts Aren\u2019t Made To Break, They\u2019re Made To Love,\u201d \u201cTime After Time,\u201d among others, are just a few of the fan-favorite songs that concertgoers will look forward to hearing at his Tioga Downs show.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Lee Greenwood are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Tioga Downs Gift Shop for $15. \u00a0All proceeds benefit the STVSG; follow them on Facebook and check out their website at stvsg.org<\/a>. Follow Lee Greenwood on Facebook, Twitter, or on the web at leegreenwood.com<\/a>. Follow Tioga Downs on Facebook or Twitter, or visit their website, tiogadowns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also that evening, a newly established organization initiated by Stray Haven Humane Society, and recently chartered as a local \u201cPets for Vets\u201d organization will be on hand with information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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