Annual concert for hospitalized Veterans nationwide, sponsored by Wrangler®, features virtual performances and appreciation in honor of Veterans Day, along with a live show for a VA facility in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Veterans Day, and all month long, hospitalized Veterans in all Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide will have the opportunity to feel the deep appreciation they deserve through the healing power of music. Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, has teamed up with Wrangler® and award-winning recording artists on Concert For Veterans Presented by Wrangler, an initiative that offers hope and happiness that only live music can provide.

The virtual concert is hosted by Jamie O’Neal and features performances and words of gratitude from over 30 artists including Bellamy Brothers, Craig Morgan, Keb’ Mo’, Chris Young, Old Crow Medicine Show, Madeline Edwards, The Cadillac Three, Shenandoah, Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson, Cam, LOCASH, James T. Slater, Natalie Hemby, Charles Esten, Alexis Wilkins, Ray Fulcher, Carter Faith, Kameron Marlowe, Travelin’ McCourys, Bobby Rush, Wade Bowen, Taylor Hicks, Alex Hall and more. It will be shared exclusively with patients, families and caregivers in VA facilities nationwide through Musicians On Call’s virtual program and through a partnership with the American Hospital Association.

Also part of this year’s campaign is the Concert For Veterans Live!, a concert experience for Veterans at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hosted by Warner Music Nashville, this concert featured performances by recording artists Tyler Braden and Drew Parker live from the Murfreesboro campus. They were also joined by River House Artists’ Austin Snell. Music fans everywhere can join in the campaign by streaming the MOC Stars and Stripes playlist curated by Madeline Edwards, featuring songs handpicked by Edwards. The playlist is available thanks to Amazon Music, the Official Playlist Sponsor, and can be enjoyed on the Amazon Music app.

“At Musicians On Call we are passionate about delivering the healing power of music to Veterans every day through our bedside, virtual and streaming programs. Being able to show extra love and appreciation on Veterans Day, with the help of many compassionate partners like Wrangler and artists across genres, is something we look forward to each year,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin, “This year is especially meaningful since we are finally able to return for a live show with our friends at Warner Music Nashville. We’ve missed the incredible personal connections that are made between Veterans and artists through music, it’s a thrill to be able to create those special moments again.”

“Wrangler is proud to be working with Musicians On Call for a third consecutive year to celebrate our nation’s veterans through a medium that has always been close to the heart of the brand: the power of music,” said Holly Wheeler, vice president global marketing - Wrangler. “We’re thrilled that we’re able to channel the unwavering energy of live music to create a truly unique experience for servicemen and servicewomen to show our appreciation for the sacrifices they’ve made for our country this Veteran’s Day.”

“It’s important to support Veterans because they’ve really paid the ultimate sacrifice. They’ve put their lives on hold to help fight for our freedoms,” said Tom Gallagher, MS, CAVS, chief of the Center for Development and Civic Engagement for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. “To go overseas, to be away from their families, to do the things most Americans take for granted. They’ve put their lives on the line and given their time, talents, everything to help support our freedoms.”

Concert For Veterans Presented by Wrangler is possible thanks to support and exclusive content from Musicians On Call’s proud partners, including Amazon Music, Raven Drum Foundation, Warner Music Nashville, Gibson Gives and Catherine Cate Sullivan. It’s also available to healthcare facilities across the country thanks to the American Hospital Association, MOC’s Healthcare Community Partner.

For more than 20 years Musicians On Call has used music to promote and complement the healing process through in-person, virtual and digital streaming programs. Since the organization began, more than one million people have experienced the healing power of music in the hospital. MOC is proud to play for the nation’s servicemen and women, and has performed for more than 90,000 Veterans, family members and caregivers in VA facilities.

Visit www.musiciansoncall.org to see highlights from Concert For Veterans Presented by Wrangler and donate to MOC’s Veterans programs.

About Musicians On Call (MOC)
Bringing a dose of joy to the hospital experience for more than one million people since 1999, Musicians On Call (MOC) brings live and recorded music directly to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments nationwide. Through its programs, MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need and healthcare workers caring for patients. To meet the increasing demand for MOC’s programs, and its vision of a world filled with the healing power of music, this year it will launch a proprietary online platform that will transform how music is used to improve the patient experience, making live music in a healthcare facility truly “on call.” MOC’s network includes Volunteer Guides, Volunteer Musicians and renowned artist supporters including Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker, Katy Perry, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, Reba McEntire, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Pharrell, Kelsea Ballerini, Amos Lee, Luis Fonsi, Peter Frampton, Luke Bryan, Charles Esten and many more. For more information on how Musicians On Call delivers the healing power of music, visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

About Wrangler®
Wrangler®, of Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB), has been an icon in authentic American style for 75 years. With a rich legacy rooted in the Western lifestyle, Wrangler is committed to offering superior quality and timeless design. Its collections for men, women, and children look and feel great, inspiring all those who wear them to be strong and ready for everyday life. Wrangler is available in retail stores worldwide, including flagship stores in Fort Worth and Greensboro, department stores, mass-market retailers, specialty shops, top western outfitters, and online. For more information, visit Wrangler.com.

Musicians On Call Media Contact:
Melinda LaFollette
Senior Manager of Communications, Musicians On Call
615.314.4378 (o) | 813.748.0123 (m) | melinda@musiciansoncall.org  

Wrangler Media Contact:
Kaitlyn DeSimone
Senior Account Executive, French/West/Vaughan on behalf of Wrangler
919.606.8281 (m) | kdesimone@fwv-us.com

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