Granger Smith

Texas/Country artist Granger Smith will literally be "Sleeping on the Interstate" when he walks 100 miles in combat boots from South Austin to the Ft. Hood military post in Killeen, as a means to show support for the troops on the front lines, those at home, and those remembered.

Smith and his crew will start their trek on Easter Sunday, April 24, beginning a journey from the YMCA in Oak Hill, and then walking until they reach Ft. Hood on April 28. That same day, Smith will perform an intimate acoustic concert open to all soldiers, families, and civilians at Killeen's Legends Pub.

"They say you can't understand a soldier until you walk a mile in their shoes, so I decided to walk 100 miles in their boots, said Smith. "It's a small sacrifice on me to symbolize the ultimate sacrifice they make for us and our way of life everyday. It's our American duty as civilians to outwardly show our patriotism and our appreciation for our freedom fighters. The Boot Campaign is built on that purpose and so is this journey. For that reason I encourage anyone in the area to come and join us; even just for part of the trek. Let's not just stand up for our military, let's move miles for them."

The Boot Campaign will provide the singer with a pair of combat boots, just like the soldiers wear, which he will sport along his route as an additional nod to the hardworking military. This is not the first time that Smith has supported the troops - he has toured overseas to Kuwait and Iraq to play special shows for the military men and women stationed there.

For more information on Granger Smith, visit www.grangersmith.com.

By Jim Asker

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