| Jarrod Birmingham will bring his pure, honest country sound to U.S. troops stationed in Southwest Asia, November 15 – December 9. The South Texas native's songwriting talent and traditional style has been compared to country legends Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams, Jr.
"I have such a huge respect for our troops and what they stand for," said Birmingham. "The honest truth is, we're all lucky enough to have the life that we have, thanks to our military defending our freedom and our country. Especially at this time of year, around Thanksgiving, we want to bring them a little bit of home and give back to them for all that they do."
Before establishing himself as a country music artist, Birmingham spent his time on the professional rodeo circuit as bullrider. Today, he has enough pins, plates and screws in his body to make it difficult to pass through an airport scanner. His colorful experiences as a rodeo cowboy provide much of the inspiration for his songwriting.
Birmingham made the transition from the rodeo arena to the stage seven years ago after he won the "Stars Across Texas" songwriting competition. In 2005, he was named Texas Music Entertainer of the Year. Birmingham believes that country music should reflect the common people and describes himself as "a blue collar individual -- a country boy who wants to be the voice of ordinary folks."
In 2006, Birmingham released the CD, "No Apologies," which included the No. 1 hit single, "If You Don't Like Me." The single also captured a No. 7 spot in the Best of Texas Top 30 Songs of the Year.
"Jarrod Birmingham brings a very classic Texas country sound to the stage that is refreshingly pure and straightforward," said Army Captain Trevor Garrett, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager for Southwest Asia. "His music reflects the lives of everyday Americans and touches the heart and soul of his audiences. I think our troops will really enjoy getting to hear this down-home musician."
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Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment.
Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
For more information on Jarrod Birmingham, visit www.jarrodbirmingham.com.
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