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Trace Adkins to Sing at 9/11 Memorial

On the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., Trace Adkins will perform the national anthem at a special service honoring the 40 fallen passengers and crew members of United Airlines flight 93. The tribute will be held at the site of the plane crash near Shanksville, Penn.

"It's the least we can do and the least that we should do to try to help out in some way," Trace tells KXMB radio.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will act as keynote speaker for the event. He joined Trace earlier this year at the National Memorial Day concert honoring the military in Washington, DC. Trace closed the event with a performance of 'Till the Last Shot Is Fired.'

The singer, whose performances for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan earned him the USO Merit Award in 2007, is currently hard at work on a new album and will star in the upcoming film, 'Lifted,' due in theaters next year.

Trace Adkins Tour Dates
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dfoster842

I am fortunate to have met Trace after he performed in Hanford CA. He is a humble and generous man. He was getting ready to leave the next month on what was his first Iraq USO Tour ( I believe ). In addition to being a great performer who loves his music and performing for an audience he loves America and members of the armed forces who help protect our freedoms. Thank you Trace and a BIG Thank you to your family for the sacrifices they make to allow you to perform for the troops.

September 03 2009 at 4:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
liilmiszpytx3

ihate country music....he is in dire need of a hair cut !!

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Kirsten

if you don't Like Country music then you shouldn't be on a Country Music Channel Website!!!

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Strawmanslave

Unreleased Abu Ghraib abuse photos depict sickening and horrific scenes of rape, sodomy and sexual abuse,... http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/05/28/general-taguba-says-unreleased-abu-ghraib-photos-show-rape/

September 03 2009 at 11:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Strawmanslave

Hundreds of 911 first responders die of Cancer,... http://www.infowars.com/hundreds-of-911-first-responders-die-of-cancer/

September 03 2009 at 11:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Strawmanslave

U.S. Soldier throws puppy off Cliff,... Many other Animals Iraq were purposely killed and maimed by Soldiers for fun and sport in Iraq,... how many more innocents will suffer in Afghanistan in the name of American Taxpayers?,... watch Video,... http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=1097

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sockhop600

Who?????????????????

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Strawmanslave

Would you like to know what the so called "War on Terror" is really all about?,... Is it possible to declare War against Terror & expect it to end? --- Listen to a Brave Jewish Man that I admire and Respect: - R.I.P. Aaron, my Friend & Fellow Patriot. - while the Apathetic were Wasting time watching Distractions Like Dancing with the Stars & American Idol, you were Warning us about the REAL Terrorists & Enemies domestic. ---- Watch Video ---- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5420753830426590918

September 03 2009 at 11:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Strawmanslave

The Insane Cruelty of American Soldiers in Iraq,... which is just a Prelude to the many more innocent civilian lives that will be destroyed in Afghanistan, Iran and finally Syria... Watch Video,... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTAdL-J1Hd8

September 03 2009 at 11:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LilTxn712

What a voice to do the opening ceremonies at thr 911 Memorial Services...A true American and a stand up fella...Trace has my vote.

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LilTxn712

Trace has my vote as opening voice for the 911 ceremony...What a strong voice and stand up American he is...

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