Special to Air Across Country in Various Markets
L-R Richie McDonald, Frank Siller (CEO Tunnel to Towers), Tim Rushlow, Dennis Quaid, Tanya Tucker, Larry Stewart, Jelly Roll, Mikayla Lane and Krista Marie
Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish
DALLAS, Texas – Country music's biggest stars unite to honor first responders and Gold Star families for a one night only special, "Country Music Salutes America's Heroes," with powerhouse performances from Tanya Tucker, Dennis Quaid, Jelly Roll, Ian Munsick and The Frontmen. The special, taped outside of iconic Honky Tonk Billy Bob's Texas, will air in various markets across the country beginning on Memorial Day weekend. See full list of markets below.
During the taping, Tunnel to Towers surprised a Gold Star family with a mortgage free home. The family of fallen Army Captain Torre Mallard Sr. was presented the life changing news by Tunnel to Towers CEO, Frank Siller and Dennis Quaid in front of the thousands in attendance, largely first responders, active military and veterans. Special appearances throughout the evening include 3x Super Bowl Champions Chad Hennings and Darren Woodson as well as Scotty Hasting, Kylie Frey and Mikayla Lane.
Tunnel to Towers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was created in memory of Stephen Siller, a first responder who lost his life during the September 11 attacks. This organization assists veterans, first responders and Gold Star families and have raised more than 500 million in support of our nation’s heroes and their families.
“It is so special to see some of country music's brightest stars come out and take the stage to support our veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. I am honored they are joining us on our mission to provide mortgage-free homes to America’s real heroes, like the family of fallen Army Captain Torre Mallard Sr.,” shared Frank Siller, Chairman/CEO, Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
"Country Music Salutes America's Heroes" Airdates
May 27 Boise - KIVI
May 27 Chicago- WFLD
May 27 Chicago - WPWR
May 27 Ft. Myers - WFTX
May 27 New York City - WNYW
May 27 New York City - WWOR
May 27 Phoenix - KUTP
May 27 Twin Falls - KSAW
May 28 Billings - KTVQ
May 28 Butte - KXLF
May 28 Great Falls - KRTV
May 28 Helena - KXLH
May 28 Missoula - KPAX
May 28 Omaha - KMTV
May 29 Corpus Christi - KDFW
May 29 Grand Rapids - WXMI
May 29 Tulsa - KJRH
June 3 Salt Lake City - KSTU
June 3 San Francisco - KTVU
June 4 Dallas - KDFI
June 4 Seattle - KZJO
June 11 West Palm - WHDT
June 17 Milwaukee - WITI
June 17 Tampa - WTVT
June 18 Austin - KTBC
June 18 Los Angeles - KTTV
June 24 Cincinnati - WCPO
June 25 Houston - KTXH
June 25 Milwaukee - WITI
July 2 Salt Lake City - KSTU
July 4 Detroit - WXYZ
July 4 Nashville - WTVF
July 15 Miami - WSFL
About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to “do good,” by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Tunnel to Towers is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America Never Forget September 11, 2001. Visit T2T.org to learn more. Follow Tunnel to Towers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.