Wynonna Does Her Part To Help Out The Troops

Posted by Laura Travis on 11/30/2009
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Wynonna Judd and other country artists such as Joe Nichols and Lee Ann Womack share a passion for not only country music, but also showing support for our troops.  Wynonna recently told Oprah on her show, "As a musician now for 25 years, we stand in the gap for the families during peace time and war time alike.  I have a relationship with these people. I'm here because you're here, and it's my duty to show up."  Wynonna also recently took a trip to North Carolina's Fort Bragg to welcome home men and women in the service who were coming home from their tour of duty. 

Joe Nichols recently took a two week trip to the Middle East to perform for the military and thinks that many other country artists should give the same support.  Joe said, "We talk about charities that are popular over here -- and I think they're convenient sometimes, but I can't think of a better charity right now than going over and saving some thousands of troops from a little bit of misery."
Lee Ann Womack has performed several times for our troops, traveling to Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Italy and just recently to Hawaii to greet 3500 men and women returning home from their service in Iraq.  Lee Ann told CMT, "The troops have a special place in my heart.  Working with the USO to welcome home these brave men and women is a great opportunity for me to show them how much I appreciate their great sacrifice."