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American Anthems

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American Anthems celebrates everyday heroes with surprise songs from country music stars.

Aired 06/24/2022 | Rating NR

American Anthems

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American Anthems celebrates everyday heroes with surprise songs from country music stars.

Across the country unsung heroes are working to improve the lives of others. Their inspiring efforts receiving little fanfare — until now. "American Anthems" celebrates them with surprise songs based on their stories from country music’s biggest stars.

Aired 06/24/2022 | Rating NR

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Preview: S1 | 30s | American Anthems celebrates everyday heroes with surprise songs from country music stars. (30s)

Ruston Kelly Meets Melissa Smith

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Clip: Ep6 | 3m 21s | Melissa Smith and volunteers introduce Backlight Productions. (3m 21s)

Ruston Kelly Learns About Melissa Smith and the Students

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Clip: Ep6 | 2m 42s | Ruston Kelly and Melissa Smith discuss how their pasts led them to where they are now. (2m 42s)

Kate York and Ruston Kelly Writing "What You're Here For"

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Clip: Ep6 | 2m 46s | Singer/songwriters Ruston Kelly and Kate York sit down to write a powerful song. (2m 46s)

Meredith McKinney Collects and Distributes Books

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Clip: Ep5 | 2m 43s | Meredith McKinney collects and distributes books with African American protagonists. (2m 43s)

Cam and Meredith McKinney Connect

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Clip: Ep5 | 3m | Meredith McKinney and Cam discuss equal representation in children's literature. (3m)

Cam and Dre Williams Writing "Make Tomorrow Come Today"

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Clip: Ep5 | 3m 18s | Cam and Dre Williams sit down to write a song inspired by Meredith McKinney. (3m 18s)

Lindsay Ell Discusses Music Inspiration

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Clip: Ep4 | 1m 36s | Singer/songwriter Lindsay Ell introduces the importance of music. (1m 36s)

Lindsay Ell and Kristian Bush Write "Let The Words Come Out"

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Clip: Ep4 | 2m 6s | Kristian Bush and Lindsay Ell sit down to write a song inspired by Greta McClain. (2m 6s)

Lindsay Ell and Greta McClain Share Stories

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Clip: Ep4 | 2m 32s | Greta McClain shares her survivor story with Lindsay Ell. (2m 32s)

The War and Treaty Write "Soldier On All Fours"

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 31s | The War and Treaty craft a song based on Jason Johnson and Project K-9 Hero. (2m 31s)

The War and Treaty Learn About Project K-9 Hero

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 38s | Singer/songwriters The War and Treaty talk with Jason Johnson about his K-9 initiative. (2m 38s)

The War and Treaty Find Similarities with the K9s

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 8s | The War and Treaty find similarities between human veterans and K9 veterans who served. (2m 8s)

Lee Brice & His Songwriting Partners Craft a Song for Ashley

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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 46s | Lee Brice, Adam Wood, and Billy Montanas sit to craft a song based on Ashley Ruiz's story. (2m 46s)

Ashley Ruiz Talks About What Drew Her to the Laundry Project

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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 47s | Hero Ashley Ruiz introduces her charity work prior to meeting singer/songwriter Lee Brice. (1m 47s)

Ashley Ruiz Shows Lee Brice the Ropes At Laundry Project

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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 35s | Ashley Ruiz shows singer/songwriter, Lee Brice, around a Laundry Project event. (2m 35s)

Seth Grumet Explains the Mission of Stomp the Monster

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 17s | Seth Grumet tells Jennifer Nettle how he came up with the idea to start Stomp the Monster. (2m 17s)

Jennifer Nettles Learning About Seth Grumet’s Cancer Journey

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Clip: Ep1 | 1m 58s | Singer/songwriter Jennifer Nettles talks with Seth Grumet about his journey with cancer. (1m 58s)

Jennifer Nettles and Bill Sherman Writing "Life Is Sweet"

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 49s | Jennifer Nettles and Bill Sherman craft a song about Seth Grumet's cancer experience. (2m 49s)

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