This week, we offer a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute, with inspiring Army combat veteran and rising country music star Scotty Hasting, who will perform at this year’s National Memorial Day concert (PBS) in Washington, D.C.
We begin with his memories of a life changing deployment in Afghanistan.
He spoke about the good times … and the bad.
We also hear about life on a remote combat outpost, how he survived being shot 10 times, and the ultimate sacrifice made by his best friend, Adam Hamilton.
Hasting shares how he found therapy in archery before COVID struck.
Then, facing isolation, he picked up a guitar. In just a couple years, he went from learning guitar from YouTube, to playing stages all over Nashville, and he described his miraculous big break when he was discovered by Black River Entertainment.
Hasting discusses his meteoric rise in the music business and the song he wrote for his fallen best friend. And we also hear the emotional song he recorded with Lee Brice and the legendary Dolly Parton.
And we wrap with a listen to his epic, feel-good summer anthem “Pro Beer."
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Check out Scotty Hasting’s great country sound here.
Watch his performance at The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS Sunday, May 25.
Contact Phil Briggs, the host of CBS Eye on Veterans at phil@connectingvets.com.