Danielle Bradbery
May 4, 2014
The iconic PBS-TV's "National Memorial Day Concert," will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.
The concert will take place live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The inspiring night of remembrance will offer veterans from Afghanistan the grateful thanks of our nation, commemorate the 70th anniversary of World War II's D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy, and look back at the stories of service and sacrifice featured throughout the years during the annual concert. The event will be co-hosted for the ninth year by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans' causes and supporting our troops in active service.
Big Machine rising Country singer and the 2013 winner of "The Voice" Danielle Bradbery will perform and be joined by an all-star line-up including: distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); two-time Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Dianne Wiest; Broadway and television star Megan Hilty; musical prodigy and classical crossover star Jackie Evancho; Grammy Award-winning music and television legend Doc Severinsen; and world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
Be sure to tune in and catch Danielle, and support our troops, when the "National Memorial Day Concert" airs on PBS-TV Sunday, May 25th from 8 to 9p (ET).
By: Brittany Pellegrino