Neal McCoy to perform at inaugural Celebration of Freedom in Hobart
Neal McCoy
Country singer Neal McCoy will perform at the inaugural Celebration of Freedom, an event promoting patriotism and honoring those who have made freedom possible, May 23 in Hobart.
According to a news release, McCoy will provide entertainment at the event, which also will celebrate the grand opening of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum of Leadership, Patriotism and Service in Hobart.
Mark your calendars and plan on attending the inaugural Celebration of Freedom: promoting patriotism and honoring those who have made freedom possible with Neal McCoy and General Tommy Franks in Hobart, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
McCoy said in the release that he jumped at the chance to be a part of the event when Gen. Franks, a Wynnewood native who has a ranch in Roosevelt, asked him to perform.
“Gen. Franks is a class act! If he wants me to be involved with him in anything, I’m going to do what it takes to make that happen. I’ve been lucky enough to be around him a lot, not just here at home, but in the Middle East, and have seen the respect he receives, from not just the soldiers, but from anyone who has been lucky enough to cross paths with him. I love what he stands for, and I was so excited when he and Col.Hayes asked me to join them in the opening of his museum and institute,” McCoy said in the release.
McCoy has performed often U.S. troops both domestic and overseas, including performing on 13 United Service Organization tours.
“It means the world,” McCoy said in the release. “My mother was born in the Philippines, and growing up she made me understand and respect what it meant to live in the USA.”
Of Irish-Filipino descent, McCoy first got his start in country music in the 1980s with more than a half decade of opening shows for country legend Charley Pride before launching his own solo career. He has released 11 albums with more than 25 charted singles. Also known for his one-of-a-kind spirited live shows, McCoy’s biggest chart successes include the No. 1 Billboard country singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink,” both of which also entered the Hot 100 chart for pop singles.
Besides McCoy’s concert, the Memorial Weekend celebration will include the grand opening of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum, a Military Salute Parade featuring special floats dedicated to veterans, and a Patriot Spotlight Panel sharing stories of patriotism followed by a tribute honoring all present military. Other events include the 41st annual Arts on the Square, fishing, skeet and softball tournaments, a motorcycle rally, fly-in, quilt show, carnival and more.
For more information, go to www.celebrationoffreedom.net.
-BAM
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