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.
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talkenupat 9-02-2009
Way to go Trace. I really think you are a straight up guy. Loved you on The Apprentice.
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seawitch1313at 9-03-2009
just another reason to adore this man. Like I needed more LOL love Trace, his music, his straight talk, and he will stand for what he believes in. I have much respect for him, and he is one handsome man!
LilTxn712at 9-03-2009
Trace has my vote as opening voice for the 911 ceremony...What a strong voice and stand up American he is...
LilTxn712at 9-03-2009
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.
strawmanslaveat 9-03-2009
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
strawmanslaveat 9-03-2009
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strawmanslaveat 9-03-2009
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
strawmanslaveat 9-03-2009
Hundreds of 911 first responders die of Cancer,... http://www.infowars.com/hundreds-of-911-first-responders-die-of-cancer/
strawmanslaveat 9-03-2009
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/
liilmiszpytx3at 9-03-2009
ihate country music....he is in dire need of a hair cut !!
Kirstenat 9-09-2009
if you don't Like Country music then you shouldn't be on a Country Music Channel Website!!!
dfoster842at 9-03-2009
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.