Stars for Stripes Tours 2007

CHELY WRIGHT - KUWAIT, IRAQ & GERMANY - FEBRUARY / MARCH 2007

Chely Wright and her band traveled to Kuwait and Iraq to perform for the troops stationed there and boost their morale. On her return trip to the states, Chely made a pit stop in Friedberg, Germany and performed at a Welcome Home ceremony for the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division who have recently returned from Ramadi, where they have spent their last year of deployment.

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JOSH GRACIN - KUWAIT & IRAQ - JULY 2007 (INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY TOUR)

Josh Gracin and his band traveled to Kuwait and Iraq to celebrate Independence Day with the very soldiers who make our Freedom possible. Josh performed for the 2nd largest audience ever at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and also visited several remote camps, hospitals and even "shot some hoops" with soldiers in Iraq.

“This was something I just had to do,” said Gracin. “It was important for me to give back to our men and women in uniform and bring a little piece of home to our folks serving overseas. This is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.” - Josh Gracin

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BOMSHEL - KOREA - OCTOBER 2007

Bomshel traveled to South Korea to perform 5 shows for our U.S. Army and 1 private show for General Bell and other high ranking officials.

"The opportunity to perform for the troops in Korea was one of the most incredible honors and experiences of my life. I left with a profound appreciation of the soldiers who are serving our country so far away from home and a better understanding of a culture that I knew very little about." - Buffy Lawson, Bomshel

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AARON TIPPIN - KUWAIT & IRAQ - NOVEMBER 2007 (THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)

Aaron Tippin and his band traveled to Kuwait and Iraq this Thanksgiving to give "THANKS" to the troops in the remote areas. While in country, Aaron will perform for the troops, sign autographs and visit with those serving our country. This is Aaron's 3rd Thanksgiving participating in a Stars for Stripes tour, in 2005 Aaron visited Iraq and in 2006, he traveled to Afghanistan.

"Every time we go over there they always tell me what a blessing it is for me to come and perform for them," says Tippin. "It's more of a blessing for me than they'll ever know."

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LAUGHIN' IN THE NEW YEAR - IMPROV IN IRAQ TOUR - KUWAIT / IRAQ - DECEMBER 2007 (NEW YEAR'S EVE TOUR)

Karri Turner, Dave Price, Alex K. Horner, Michael Hitchcock and Michael McDonald traveled to Iraq to entertain and boost the morale over the New Years Eve holiday where they performed 2 shows each day and signed thousands of autographs.

"The Stars and Stripes tour was easily one of the best experiences of my life, and completely life-changing. Meeting our soldiers face-to-face in the very areas where they put their lives on the line every day proved to me over and over how much they are sacrificing for all of us here at home. What an honor it was meet them, and to see what true courage really is." - Michael Hitchcock, Mad TV

"I always leave these tours wondering who feels better in the end - the troops who've gotten to forget about the war for a few hours -- or those of us who were lucky enough to help them do that." - Dave Price, CBS' The Early Show

"I can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than with people who fight everyday for our freedom. If we can bring a little bit of laughter to people who face danger everyday on our behalf, then we should. Our military continues to impress and amaze me with their courage and dedication. It is a privilege to entertain them, especially during the holidays." - Karri Turner, Actress; CBS' J.A.G

"I knew going to Iraq and Kuwait would be an incredible experience, but it went way beyond my expectations. Everyone we met told us how grateful they were that we were there, but the gratitude I feel for their service will stay with me for the rest of my life." - Alex K. Horner, The New Adventures of Old Christine

"What an adventure. Thank you, Stars For Stripes, for the privilege of meeting the most courageous group of men and women I have ever met - the American Soldiers serving in Iraq." - Michael McDonald, Mad TV

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