Clare Dunn Drops Two New Songs “Gold To Glitter” & “Money’s All Gone”

Clare Dunn

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Clare Dunn delighted the masses with the 2 in 1 gift released Friday, October 18th, with two brand new singles “Gold To Glitter” and “Money’s All Gone.” Both singles follow up the MCA/Universal Nashville’s artist’s makeover of her song “My Love” heavily satisfying an R&B love.

“Gold To Glitter” pays homage to the singer- songwriter’s birthplace of her family’s farm in small-town Colorado calling attention to its grace and humble teachings highlighting the singer’s soulful, gritty voice and masterly hooks. A geographical home is only a foundation for something more and beauty can be found everywhere. “‘Gold to Glitter’ is about watching the golden sunset turn into the glittery, star-filled, wide-open night sky that I grew up under,” she said in a press release. “Sunset has always been my favorite time of day, and the sunsets I grew up watching were spectacular.”

“Money’s All Gone” conscientiously compliments “Gold To Glitter” and vice versa offering its rush of rock influences and eccentric electric guitar fretwork. Dunn often accredits her love of rock n roll for prompting her sounds and this is one of them. This rock n roll attributed to her childhood personality, attitudes and road trips with hardly any money to spare with her sister. She stated: “We’d have fun until the money was all gone, then head home. It was the norm for kids who grew up where I’m from.”

She sings: “Baby, we ain’t got all night so now what you say? / Let’s start a little something / Something outta nothing / I’ll get you what you want / And so come on now let’s get on it / Go all the way / We ain’t hanging ’round forever anyway / Gonna spend it like it’s borrowed / Till tonight’s tomorrow / Till the very last song / Till the money’s all gone”

The “Tuxedo” singer recently opened up for Bob Seger on his Ride Out Tour and was apart of CMT’s 2019 Next Women of Country Tour with Cassadee Pope and Hannah Ellis.

To keep up with Clare Dunn follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Gold To Glitter” and “Money’s All Gone” are both available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our “New Country Music” playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Rising Artist Sean Stemaly Releases Flirty New Single, “Last Night All Day”

Sean Stemaly

Sean Stemaly continues to make his mark on the country music scene with his latest release, “Last Night All Day”. Stemaly’s sound on this tune is authentically country, but with a fresh modern twist that makes you want to stand up and dance.

The Kentucky native spends the song reveling in the memory of a passionate night spent with a lover, while backed by energetic drum beats and guitar twangs.

“Can’t forget / Get it out of my head / The way you move / That little black dress / Wanna rewind, replay / Last night all day”

The evocative detail in the track written by Matt Dragstrem, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps paints the picture of this memorable night and gives the song a feeling of relatability. The looping beat throughout and echoes of Stemaly repeating the words “hey, hey” transport the listener into a rhythmic escape.

“I’ve been pretty pumped about putting this one out because it’s different,” shares Stemaly in a recent press release. “It’s got a Western swing to it that’s still modern and fresh. I hope people relate to it, dance to it, jam to it in their cars — it’s a new sound for me and I’m proud to have my name on it.” The country newcomer has been keeping himself busy, hitting the road with HARDY on his headlining tour, ‘SIRIUS XM’S THE HIGHWAY FINDS TOUR” in the midst of releasing this new single. We caught his opening set this past weekend, check out our recap of the night here.

We can’t get enough of this fun-loving, flirty, and genuinely country jam!

“Last Night All Day” is available on all digital platforms as the physical CD can be found only at Walmart. Find these tracks and more recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

To keep up with Sean Stemaly follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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NYCS First Impression: Florida Georgia Line ‘The Acoustic Sessions’

FGL Acoustic Sessions

Florida Georgia Line released their highly anticipated The Acoustic Sessions album last Friday (October 18). Produced by Joey Moi, the 17-song compilation contains an acoustic recording of every single (excluding “Blessings”, which was only put to country radio on September 23rd) the Grammy-nominated country duo has put out to date.

The first five songs are from their debut album Here’s to the Good Times, which hit number one on the US Country charts and peaked at number four on US all-genre. Their massive lead single, “Cruise” begins the record and although it still presents a party-vibe, the removal of the other instruments gives it more of a traditional feel. Other songs included on The Acoustic Sessions from Here’s to the Good Times are “Round Here”, “Stay”, “Get Your Shine On” and “This Is How We Roll” featuring Luke Bryan. The change from electric guitar to acoustic is very noticeable in “This Is How We Roll” as it slows down the first verse and the bridge.

Five songs were also included from their second album, Anything Goes including “Sippin’ on Fire”, “Sun Daze”, “Dirt”, “Anything Goes” and “Confession”. This album topped both the US Country and US all-genre charts and all five singles held a number one spot. The song that most differentiates from its original recording is “Anything Goes” as it is so reliant on its drums and electric guitar. In “Sippin’ on Fire”, Brian Kelley’s background vocals are more dominant as the other instruments in the original drowned him out. This creates a more somber mood. In “Confession” and “Dirt”, the banjo has a much more significant role, especially when transitioning into the verses.

Acoustic versions of “Smooth”, “H.O.L.Y.”, “May We All” featuring Tim McGraw and “God, Your Mama, and Me” featuring the Backstreet Boys were recorded from Florida Georgia Line’s most vulnerable third studio album, Dig Your Roots. This record peaked at number one on the US Country and New Zealand Heatseekers charts and number two on the Canadian and US all-genre charts. “H.O.L.Y.”, already one of their slowest songs, gets even more striped down in this acoustic recording. “God, Your Mama, and Me” might have gone through the biggest change on the entire album. In this new recording, the acoustic guitar is the main source of sound and in the original, one can barely notice it.

“Simple” and “Talk You Out of It” were re-recorded from their most recent album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country. “Simple”, which is already a majority acoustic, did not sound much different from the original. However, “Talk You Out of It” went through a dramatic change as it uses synthetic sounds you hear in pop songs that were taken out of the new version. The stronger prevalence of the guitar makes it sound more traditional.  The same thing applies to the final track on The Acoustic Sessions album, the cross-over smash hit “Meant to Be” featuring Bebe Rexha. By removing the snapping noise and slowing the song down (especially in the first verse and chorus sung by Tyler Hubbard) this eight-time platinum collaboration becomes more of a sad love song.

Florida Georgia Line will headline the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on November 6th, 8th, 9th, and 12th. It was recently announced that they will be joining Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead as special guests on Kenny Chesney’s Chillaxafication Tour starting next April. The tour will stop in East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium on August 22nd. For tickets, head to their website.

The Acoustic Sessions is available on all digital platforms as the physical CD can be found only at Walmart. Find these tracks and more recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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NYCS Swag Spotlight: Rayne Johnson

Rayne Johnson

This week’s Swag Spotlight is taking over the airwaves with his current radio single “Front Seat.” Rayne Johnson hails from Southern Ohio, but his sound is influenced by his vast life experiences and multi-genre musical interests.

Growing up in church, Johnson often sang on holidays. He shared that his parents, especially his mom would always play the classics on vinyl, such as Nat King Cole, Elvis, and Frank Sinatra. “I think the impact that influenced me from the Nat King Cole and the Frank Sinatra stuff [was] I could always recognize how they could make you feel what they were singing.” On the other hand, his father made him fall in love with classic country music, especially Merle Haggard. “On the country music side, my dad was a classic country guy, that was more of the story-telling and I saw that in country music.” When he got older, he added R&B artists like Brian McKnight and Babyface to his music collection.

His eclectic music taste led him to a music career, writing and recording songs that span genres. Johnson’s song “Laid Back” garnered success on Spotify, where fans took a liking to the cheeky lyrics in the fun song. He wrote the song with a friend from Rhode Island, who he claims has a knack for wordplay. Although the lyrics are the star, the funky and soulful beat, along with the singer’s vocal delivery make it a smash.

On the the other end of the spectrum, Johnson’s current radio single and first national release, “Front Seat” showcases his vulnerable and emotive side. All the buzz around the new song can only be described with one word “surreal,” according to the singer. “Honestly it wasn’t one of those songs, where we’re like ‘this is the one,’ everyone is going to love this. We knew it was a good song for sure, but it’s really hard to break with a ballad in any type of music really. It’s just been received super well.”

As we delved deeper into the impactful song, we learned about the inspiration for the beautiful ballad. “It was more or less, some friends of mine attacking a song that could maybe inspire guys to treat girls better. A few of us have younger boys, and we were like ‘How do we want our boys to be when they grow up?’ Cause honestly, today’s society is a lot different when it comes to respect and the old school type of thing, ya know.”

Johnson added that he is so appreciative that fans are relating to the song’s message, sharing “It’s been really cool to see. I get direct messages all the time from young ladies, I would say more from women expressing like “I just came out of an eleven-year relationship, where I was treated awful, this song is so awesome for me.,” adding that the song resonates with the men too. “I also get messages from guys, saying “Bro, this song is awesome man. I wish my friends treated their girlfriends this way.””

We could all learn a thing or two from “Front Seat,” and it is especially important that we continue to empower women to stand up for themselves, but also to encourage men to be the best they can be too. Johnson is a pioneer when it comes to that sentiment.

We closed out our interview discussing upcoming music. Although are no solid dates, Johnson assures us that there is an EP coming towards the end of the fall, early winter. He added, “I’m so excited about it because I feel like it’s one of those EPs that have so many songs that people are going to love.” If it is anything like his previous releases, we are sure that Johnson’s upcoming EP will be just as powerful.

To keep up with Rayne Johnson follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Front Seat” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Brett Eldredge Announces Glow LIVE Holiday Tour

GLOW LIVE

Much like Michael Bublé, after the release of his 2016 Christmas album, Glow, Brett Eldredge is solidifying his role as a holiday powerhouse. Just announced, the country superstar is bringing back his annual Glow LIVE Holiday Tour. The tour kicks off at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN for two nights, December 4th and 5th and will stop in major cities such as Atlanta, Boston and of course, New York City. Eldredge will headline at the Beacon Theatre on December 17th and 18th.

“Since I was a kid, I’ve had the Christmas music spirit running heavily through my veins,” Eldredge said. “It’s my favorite thing in the world. Now taking my own Christmas tour out on the road at this huge level is a dream. I can’t wait to see everyone dressed up, relaxed and ready to sing the Christmas classics with me!”

Tickets for the run will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time and will be available to purchase on www.bretteldredge.com

 

GLOW LIVE SHOW DATES:
Dec. 4: Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
Dec. 5: Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
Dec. 8: Louisville Palace Theater – Louisville, KY
Dec. 10: Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA
Dec. 12: Palace Theatre – Columbus, OH
Dec. 14: Boch Center Wang Theatre – Boston, MA
Dec. 17: Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
Dec. 18: Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
Dec. 20: Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL
Dec. 21: Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL

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Cole Swindell Drops Final Song for His EP, “No One Rocks Mine”

Cole Swindell No One Rocks Mine

The final song of Cole Swindell’s fifth EP Down Home Sessions V is here! The five-track EP has been released differently than ever before by Swindell. Each song was put out individually over the past 5 months leading up to this final song. While he has been playing them on the road this summer, fans did not get to stream them nonstop until this week.

“No One Rocks Mine” paints the picture of Swindell leaving his loved one even though he hates to go. From the lights in Vegas to the Georgia heat, his girl is all he cares about being with.

“I’ve heard the waves hit the West Coast / There ain’t a thing out there that even comes close / I’ve been around this world a time or two / And no one rocks mine like you”

While reminiscing on past memories the song describes the couple having a perfect night, and it is that moment that he will remember why he misses her all the time. “And I’m counting the miles and the places and all them faces till I’m back to you.”

After a crazy summer out on the road, the hit singer has no plans of slowing down. With a few dates left on the Sunrise Sunburn Sunset Repeat Tour and many headlining shows, there is still time to catch Swindell out on the road before the holidays. For his full tour schedule head to www.coleswindell.com/

To keep up with Cole Swindell follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“No One Rocks Mine” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Hunter Phelps Releases Evocative New Single “Take Me To Heaven”

Hunter Phelps

Up and coming artist, Hunter Phelps has penned hits for artists like Florida Georgia Line’s with “Talk You Out Of It” and I Don’t Know About You,” recorded by Chris Lane. Although he has definitely honed his songwriting skills, Phelps is a passionate artist in his own right. His newest song, “Take Me to Heaven,” which premiered on Friday (10/18) showcases his talents as both a singer and as a songwriter.

The new jam follows his summer hit, “You Don’t Want Me.” Co-written with tour mate, HARDY and Ben Johnson, Phelps sings about being a lost soul that finally found nirvana in a woman. The rising artist usually records songs about heartbreak and breaking up, so it is a nice change to see his more romantic and vulnerable side. There’s something enticing and evocative about a song that stems from a personal place like in “Take Me to Heaven.” The singer does not shy away from alluring lyrics or expressing intimacy in a song.

“I was just a lost soul / Couldn’t find solid ground / Burning up a broken road / No signs of slowing down / I heard angels were here and now I know / Because I saw you and saw streets of gold / Now you’re looking at me like you want to / I know you know the way, so won’t you / Take me to Heaven”

We expect to hear more from Phelps going forward, so country music fans should keep their eye peeled for more from the singer. We recently caught his opening gig at HARDY’s show this weekend, where the two even sang their song “My Kinda Livin’” together to a sold-out crowd. You can check out more awesome moments from the show here.

To keep up with Hunter Phelps follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Take Me to Heaven” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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HARDY Electrifies New York City on First Headlining Tour

 

Droves of fans headed to New York City’s Gramercy Theatre on Friday Night to support singer-songwriter HARDY on his first ever headlining tour, SiriusXM Presents: The Highway Finds Tour. The rising artist brought along his buddy and fellow singer-songwriter, Hunter Phelps and newly signed, Sean Stemaly to perform for the sold-out crowd.

Sean Stemaly Tour

Tasked with warming up the already packed out venue, Stemaly took the stage first. The up and coming artist quickly got the crowd fired up, playing both party songs and creative love songs. His setlist included fan-favorite, “Back on a Backroad” and “Last Night All Day,” a brand new song that was released the same day.

Independent artist and hit songwriter, Hunter Phelps took the stage next. The singer-songwriter played a mix of his own songs and songs he has written for other artists throughout this forty-five-minute set, engaging the audience the whole way through. His set included “You Don’t Want Me,” and his brand new song “Take Me to Heaven,” which he wrote with none other than the headliner, HARDY.

Hunter Phelps Tour

Fans showed their appreciation for each and every one of Phelps’ own songs, but the energy in the room was unparalleled when he sang his hits as a songwriter. Beginning with what he humbly shared as his “first top ten hit,” as a songwriter, the singer showed off his vocals on his acoustic version of Florida Georiga Line’s “Talk You Out of It,” and Chase Rice’s new single “Lonely If You Are,” which Phelps’ penned. Quickly before singing the smash hit, “I Don’t Know About You,” which he penned for Chris Lane, he shared with fans that on his birthday, “We had the number one song in the country for the first time.” Phelps’ exciting set culminated with his break-out song, “Breakup Sex,” which of course fans knew every word to.

When HARDY finally took the stage, the crowd in Manhattan went wild. Fans were ready to sing along to each and every song, chanting ‘HARDY” multiple times throughout the night. The singer exploded on to the stage with upbeat songs “Boy From The South” and “All She Left Was Me.” Afterward, he took a second to humbly introduce himself, even though no introduction was needed. “First of all my name is HARDY. I grew up in a little town called Philadelphia, Mississippi. I moved to Nashville when I was 19 years old. For a long time, I was a songwriter, before I started singing my own songs, I was writing songs for other people,” adding, “I am very blessed to say I am a hit songwriter at this point in my career.”

Sure enough, he went on to sing the number one song, recorded by Blake Shelton, “God’s Country,” transitioning smoothly into another song off arguably one of the best albums of 2019, Hixtape Vol. 1, “Nothing Out Here.” HARDY kept the party going, singing both “Something a Lil’ Stronger” and “He Went to Jared” also off the new record.

Hunter Phelps HARDY

Since Hixtape Vol. 1 is all about getting a little help from your friends, HARDY made sure to bring both Stemaly and Phelps back to the stage for some epic duets. Stemaly lent his voice to “Y’all Boys,” a song written by HARDY and cut by the boys of Florida Georgia Line, while Phelps performed two songs with the headliner. Calling Phelps one of his best friends and telling the audience how the two “came up together,” in the industry, HARDY and Phelps are no stranger to collaborations, having penned many songs together, including “My Kinda Livin’,” which they performed, and FGL’s, “Colorado.”

About half-way through the set, HARDY slowed it down a bit, dedicating “Signed Sober You,” off his EP  WHERE TO FIND ME, to fans going through a break-up “To anyone who got in a cab and felt lonely, and they got home, and they did not write a note to themselves out of it [contacting an ex]”, leading the whole crowd in a toast. In a rare moment, HARDY showcased his vulnerable side in the exquisite performance of the track.

Throughout the night, fans surprised even HARDY with how well they knew a deep cut of Hixtape, “One Beer.” He performed an acoustic version of the song that originally featured both Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, just after “Signed, Sober You.” Fans screamed the song as loud as they could, rendering HARDY speechless, as he pointed the mic towards the audience. It was one of the most raw, impactful, and electrifying moments of the entire impressive set.

HARDY Gramercy

HARDY made sure to sing his heartfelt “This Ole Boy” and “I’ll Quit Loving You,” too before accelerating into the metal-inspired tune, “Turn You Down.” Of course, he shouted out his good buddy and fellow country singer, Morgan Wallen on this track, but also when he sang Wallen’s song that he co-wrote, the number one track, “Up Down”. After signing a few more songs like “No Place Like Hometown” and “4X4,” HARDY and his band exited the stage, only to come back with an explosive encore.

“I want to say thank you so much to you guys for coming out, seriously. I want to say this, I put this song out one year ago to the day. This is the only time ever in history that I will ever be able to say that and it’s in New York City at the Gramercy Theatre. So, with that being said, let’s pay homage to that, by singing ‘happy birthday’ figuratively, not literally to the most redneck song ever in county freaking music,” he screamed, before ending the night on a high note with “Rednecker.”

By the time HARDY ended his energetic and dynamic set, it was safe to say that we were in the presence of a superstar in the making. He left each and every fan in awe of his talent, and we cannot wait to see how he continues to evolve as both a songwriter and an artist.

To keep up with HARDY follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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NYCS First Impression: Thomas Finchum Self-Titled EP

Thomas Finchum

You may have heard the name Thomas Finchum before his debut in country music. As a singer + songwriter he employs a mix of influences and intonations, and his background also infuses a bit of everything.

Before signing with Concord Music in 2016, Finchum grew up divulging in his passion for diving exhausting his days and nights becoming the best. He earned fifth and twelfth place finishes in events at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a gold medal at the ’07 Pan American Games, and bronze and silver at the ’07 and ’09 World Championships. “When I was on the diving platform there would be people watching and you don’t see any of them,” Finchum says in his bio, “With music, it’s the opposite. You want to connect with every single person. You want them to feel those emotions you’re feeling.”

October 18th, the Olympian alumni turned country mogul released his first self titled EP. It kicks off with “Red, Wild & Blue”. Written by Finchum, Michael Whitworth, and Andy Skib, the track highlights the beauty of America and that everybody is akin, and everybody is the same inside. He sings: “We’re all corner bars with neon signs / Oh, we’re all chasing dreams and getting by wishing on stars / Earning our stripes under the same sky / We’re all red, wild & blue.”

The following song is the singer-songwriter’s first released single “Past The Front Porch” and it’s a love song following a young couple in a relationship that are ready to take it to the next level. Other songs off the self-titled EP include fan favorite, buoyant “If You See Me Drinking,” and “These Hands” which Finchum wrote with Matthew West and AJ Prius back in 2016 upon signing his publishing deal. He states on Twitter, “I immediately knew this was the type of song I was chasing as an artist.”

A highlight on the EP is “Mothers” a song that our Managing Editor, Christina picked for her August Pick this past summer. Chronicling the importance that only a mother can give, Finchum along with his cowriters, Andy Skib,  and Catt Gravitt will touch your heart with their warm lyrics and make you want to pick up the phone and call your mama.

To keep up with Thomas Finchum follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Maybe Not” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Temecula Road Release Brand New Song “Maybe Not”

Temecula Road

Country music needs to make room for a talented trio comprised of extraordinary siblings, Emma and Maddie Salute, and of course their good friend, Dawson Anderson. Temecula Road excels with their unmatched harmonies, fresh sound, and cool lyrics. In their newest release, out today, “Maybe Not,” fans finally get to hear more music from the trio.

The new song is their third recent release, following “Fades” and “Never Knew I Needed You.” “Maybe Not” features an enticing sound, as the girls trade-off vocals with Anderson, creating a, “he said, she said” type mentality. The back and forth of the lyrics toy with the idea that there is a chance for romance but clearly shows how guarded they feel. Unlike “Fades,” which describes heartbreak and “Never Knew I Needed You,” which is all about true love, “Maybe Not” is the middle ground between the two. The trio expresses the uncertainty of a potential new relationship in the most effortless and desirable way through their captivating lyrics and killer melody.

“Maybe hearts like ours are only good as one time stepping stones / Maybe it’s just one night / One good try / Maybe here and now that’s all we got / And maybe / You’re going to hate me / Maybe, I won’t be calling you baby / Or maybe not.”

We’re excited to see how the trio continues to evolve in the industry. We are certainly rooting for success in their careers, and of course, when they make their Opry debut at The Ryman in Nashville on November 1st. For tickets and more information head to temecularoad.com. Fans can also catch the band at Stagecoach Festival in California this April.

To keep up with Temecula Road follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Maybe Not” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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