“Marion Stands with Veterans”:
A Free Concert to Honor Local Veterans
Tower Square / Downtown Marion (IL)
Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6:30pm

MARION, IL — The City of Marion, Illinois, is proud to present "Marion Stands with Veterans," a free concert dedicated to honoring local veterans. This special event, organized by Freedom Sings USA, will take place on Saturday, September 7, at Tower Square in Downtown Marion.

The show begins at 6:30 p.m. (Sept. 7) and is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a nonperishable food item to support the area food bank.

PERFORMANCES BY NASHVILLE HIT-MAKERS:
Bobby Tomberlin, Billy Whyte, Irene Kelley, Don Goodman & Steve Dean. — PLUS with additional performances by veterans from the Marion area.

"Marion Stands with Veterans" is produced in partnership with the City of Marion, Legal Advocacy Headquarters, Visit SI, and Freedom Sings USA.

DATE / TIME / LOCATION:
Tower Square / Downtown Marion
Saturday, Sept. 7 - Show starts at 6:30pm

NOTE:
Veteran-only songwriting workshops will be held at a private location prior to the concert. Songs from those workshops will be performed for the public at the concert. To learn more about these private workshops, please see media contacts below.

Produced in partnership with:
•    The City of Marion, Illinois
•    Legal Advocacy Headquarters
•    Visit SI
•    Freedom Sings USA

Press/Media Invitation (FOR ALL EVENTS):
Members of the press are invited to attend. This event provides a unique opportunity to witness the transformative power of music in the lives of veterans. Press representatives are welcome to cover the workshops, performances, and connect with both veterans and Nashville hitmakers for interviews.

For Press Inquiries and Event Coverage:
Please see contacts (below) to confirm your attendance and receive additional event details. Members of the press interested in interviews with veterans and songwriters are encouraged to reach out to Freedom Sings USA for more information.

MEDIA CONTACTS:


CITY ADMIN / FREEDOM SINGS MARION (ILLINOIS):

Please email our Freedom Sings Marion Information Desk:
freedomsingsmarion@gmail.com

FREEDOM SINGS USA / NASHVILLE & CHATTANOOGA (TN): 



Bobbie Allison-Standefer 
 / Founder / Executive Director 

423-504-9954 / 
bobbie@freedomsingsUSA.org



Angela Hunt 
Executive Asst. / Veteran Liaison 

315-283-8203 / 
angela.hunt@freedomsingsUSA.org

Will Taylor 
Marketing / Creative Director

423-774-3309 / 
willt@freedomsingsUSA.org

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FREEDOM SINGS EVENTS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE ALWAYS FREE FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
ALL DONATIONS help support songwriting workshops and weekly music arts therapy classes for Veterans and military families.
If you can't make it in person, please donate online (using Venmo or PayPal or our website donation page).

>> DONATE WITH VENMO
>> DONATE WITH PAYPAL
‍>> or if you prefer, click here to donate directly on our website

About Freedom Sings USA
Freedom Sings USA is a VA-certified nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Music-Arts Therapy™ for Veterans. Since 2014, the organization has been committed to enhancing the well-being of Veterans through the healing power of music, creative expression and collaboration. (Tagline: Music is Good Medicine.™)

For more information about Freedom Sings USA, please visit www.FreedomSingsUSA.org.
Freedom Sings USA  •  3317 Dayton Blvd, B 17205, Chattanooga, TN 37415

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