Spirit of America Tour & Charlie Daniels Remember 9/11

"Charlie has a unique talent of wrapping musical entertainment, religious faith, and morality into one great southern rock package. You find yourself dancing, singing, laughing, crying, and cheering in only a two hour set. When it is all done you wonder where the time went. "

Bruce Wall, Southern Fried Magazine, 2008

FOR: IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA TOUR REMEBERS 9/11
WITH CHARLIE DANIELS SHOW

NASHVILLE- Perennial singer and musician Charlie Daniels will be the headliner of the Spirit of America Tour concert September 19^th at the Naval Submarine Base; New London, Ct. Recipient of numerous career awards, Daniels is nominated this year for Musician of the Year in The 14^th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show. Known for several decades for his iconic song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," Daniels promises to provide stellar entertainment to the men and women stationed in New London. The show marks the organization's centennial event, or 100^th show.

Retired businessman Robert Rosenthal founded His Spirit of America Tour (www.spiritofamericatour.org) fueled by a desire to offer something back to America after the tragedy and stunning events of 9/11 . Robert and his wife Nina sat numb, as did the world. He decided he had to do something to mend our nation's broken spirit. When our brave troops were sent off to fight, the spark was lit. Thus, The Spirit of America Tour was born.

Nina Rosenthal, a native of England, remembered fondly her family hosting US soldiers during WWII. With this in mind, Rosenthal created his own version of hospitality towards our Armed Forces with this vision. Rosenthal's extraordinary, long-term commitment has shown his true, red-white-and-blue colors by personally underwriting stellar state of the art concerts at US military bases across the country. It's his way to honor the outstanding men and women serving our country.

The Spirit of America Tour features major names in music, about 15 times per year, on various US military bases. All shows are completely free to base personnel and their families. He has brought in Clint Black, Jodee Messina, Josh Gracin, Dan Miller, Carrot Top and more to entertain the troops and their families. performers. Most shows are standing room only.

Viewed as the premiere sponsor of entertainment for America Stateside military bases, The Spirit of America Tour accepts no government funds or corporate donations. Robert's guidelines are specific; these shows are totally free to military personnel and open to soldiers' and their families ONLY. No civilian tickets are available. These shows are full-blown productions and provide a "time out" for over quarter of a million of our nation's military families. Though all artists donate their time to do these shows at America's Military Bases, the Spirit of America Tour pays all their expenses so that these patriotic entertainers are not out of pocket. Robert calls it "businessman's patriotism."

The Spirit of America Tour is one way that major entertainers help boost and maintain the morale of America's Armed Forces and their families. It demonstrates both the humanness and compassion entertainers feel towards our service men and women, and is also a positive display of the patriotism they feel for our country.