Maryland Public Television Presents a Spectacular, Star-Studded Musical Salute to America's Patriots

Maryland Public Television Presents a Spectacular, Star-Studded Musical Salute to America's Patriots

America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute 2011 Featuring U.S. Air Force Band, Ronan Tynan, Jo Dee Messina, Arturo Sandoval and Sabra Johnson

Broadcast Sponsorship Proudly Provided by Booz Allen Hamilton and AARP

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Maryland Public Television (MPT), with support from Booz Allen Hamilton and AARP, presents America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute 2011, a stirring, star-studded salute to all the men and women who have served with courage and honor in the United States Armed Forces. For the fourth consecutive year, America's Veteran's airs on public television stations nationwide, premiering on November 10, 2011 at 8:30 p.m.

Led by the United States Air Force Band, including The Singing Sergeants and full orchestra, the 2011 lineup includes powerhouse performances by renowned Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, chart-topping country singer Jo Dee Messina, Grammy and Emmy award-winning jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, and So You Think You Can Dance Season 3winner Sabra Johnson.

Both inspiring and entertaining, the one-hour special features an unforgettable mix of popular songs and rousing patriotic classics. America's Veterans was recorded at one of the nation's finest concert halls, the stunning Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland.

Throughout the program there are moving tributes to heroes from all five branches of the military who are seated in the audience, including, U.S. Air Force retired Col. George Everette "Bud" Day, the most highly decorated living American. A Medal of Honor recipient, Col.Day served in World War II, the Korean War, and survived more than five harrowing years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute has become a perennial favorite, both honoring our men and women in uniform, and promoting a greater understanding of the sacrifices they've made for our nation's freedom.

This program is a United States Air Force Band production in association with Maryland Public Television.

America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute2011 is sponsored nationally by Booz Allen Hamilton. Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs more than 25,000 people, and had revenue of $5.59 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2011. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com. (NYSE: BAH)

Additional support for America's Veterans comes from AARP. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 35.1 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For national air dates visit: http://newpreview.afnews.af.mil/usafband/americanvetstribute/index.asp

Information about Booz Allen's programs for veterans, wounded warriors and family members can be found at: http://www.boozallen.com/consulting/better-our-world/supporting-veterans

For more information visit: http://blog.aarp.org/2011/11/08/a-musical-salute-to-our-veterans/.

SOURCE Maryland Public Television

Maryland Public Television

CONTACT: Michelle Parker, +1-410-581-4076, mparker@mpt.org

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