| Nashville-based acclaimed singer/songwriter Thom Shepherd will embark on his eighth Armed Forces Entertainment tour through Europe performing for military personnel stationed in Germany, Kososvo, the Netherlands and Belgium December 26-January 8.
“Playing for the troops has changed my life, inspired my music and reaffirmed my heartfelt gratitude to the men and women putting their life on the line for their country everyday,” said Shepherd. “It’s always an honor to perform for the troops and around the holidays is a critical time to reach out to remote military installations and show them our patriotic support.”
This tour marks Shepherd’s eighth time to travel with Armed Forces Entertainment and he will be accompanied on this tour by the Nashville Songwriters Band. Collectively Shepherd and the band have had nine No. 1 singles, six Top 10s, and their songs have appeared on over 65 million albums sold.
A passion for writing great songs has lead to two number one hits for Shepherd including, “Riding with Private Malone” and “Redneck Yacht Club.” He has also penned songs for Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis, George Jones, Buddy Jewell, Kevin Fowler, Blake Shelton, and Montgomery Gentry.
“As soon as Thom Shepherd and the Nashville Songwriters Band start playing their well-known country hits, the audience will go wild,” said Lieutenant Jarod Trujillo, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager. “Some good down-home country music and lively performances are always well-received by our audiences. Shepherd and the band will definitely be a hit, bringing a true ‘taste’ of home to the stage.”
An accomplished musician, Shepherd has opened for and shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest stars including Pam Tillis, Sammy Kershaw, Ricky Van Shelton, John Michael Montgomery and Keith Urban. He is co-owner of a publishing venture called The Bourbon Street Music Company, and co-president of RedneckYachtClub.com, a website that sells merchandise relating to the song and the boating lifestyle. He considers his greatest achievements in life to be his two children and recently conquering a second bout with cancer.
Shepherd’s latest CD is titled, Turning Point and has received critical acclaim.
To learn more about Thom Shepherd visit www.ThomShepherd.com.
29-Dec-2008 Show Ramstein, Germany
31-Dec-2008 Show Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
01-Jan-2009 Show Film City, Kosovo
03-Jan-2009 Show Warsaw, Poland
04-Jan-2009 Show Ansbach, Germany
06-Jan-2009 Show Rotterdam, Netherlands
07-Jan-2009 Show USAG Schinnen, Netherlands
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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.
Thom Shepherd’s song, "Thanks to You," is dedicated to the honor and valor of the men and women serving in the Armed Forces. The song can be heard on the Armed Forces Entertainment website.
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