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SONGS THAT SAVE OUR LIVES - BENNY HAVENS BAND

(United States Army West Point Band)

Unlike many patriotic albums, Songs That Save Our Lives is not a collection of songs performed by iconic artists singing about military personnel and events. It is in fact a collection of all original Country songs performed by long time currently serving Benny Havens Band West Point officers sharing their personal view of military and family life while serving our country. They are some of the finest musicians and singers in the armed forces.

Country legend Charlie Daniels is a guest artist on two tracks God Bless The Mother and Let Freedom Ring. All of Daniels' proceeds from this record will be donated to his partner charity The Journey Home Project.

The majority of the proceeds from this album will be donated back to the USMA Music Department for the further support and development of their program.



The Band:

Vocals:
Sgt. First Class Carla Loy Song
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Gaynor
Staff Sgt. Emily McAleesejergins

Guitars:
Master Sgt. Brian Broelmann
Sgt. First Class Brandon Nelson
Jungyoon Lee
Michael Spriggs

Banjo:
Master Sgt. Rich Johnson

Bass:
Master Sgt. Dan Pierce

Piano/Organ:
Staff Sgt. Bryan Ponton

Drums:
Sgt. Major Scott Drewes


Production

Produced by: Michael Spriggs
Recorded by: Soundstage Recording Studios | Nashville, TN
Musical Director: Sgt. First Class Brandon Nelson
Element Leader: Sgt. Major Scott Drewes
Vocal Engineers: Sgt. First Class Brandie Lane, Staff Sgt. Vince Magno
Vocal Producers: Sgt. Major Scott Drewes, Sgt. First Class Carla Loy Song, Sgt. First Class Brandon Nelson
Commander, USMA Band: Col. Andrew Esch

Photography and CD Design: Erick Anderson
Photography Assistance and Art Direction: Master Sgt. Rich Johnson, Staff Sgt. Torin Olsen


This album is a celebration of the American way of life; founded on the freedom established and protected by our veterans of the Armed Forces, and defended every day by the men and women who serve in the United States military. The Benny Havens Band extends our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who answer the call to serve in defense of our nation.


1. Small Town Skyline 3:24
Songwriters: Vanessa Olivarez, Josh Logan, Louis Accardo, and Ryan Calhoun
Publishing & PRO: BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) / Songs Of The Ribbon (BMI)
All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.

2. That’s When America’s Beautiful 3:24
Songwriters: Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander
Publishing & PRO: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Hard Workin Woman Music (BMI) / Get A Load of This Music (BMI)
All rights admin. By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

3. Unfriendly Fire feat. Ryan Weaver 3:28
Songwriters: Bob Dipiero, Jon Nite, Brandon Kinney, Chris Cavanaugh
Publishing & PRO: Love Monkey Music

Military veteran Ryan Weaver is also a guest to the project performing Unfriendly Fire. Weaver is an all-American Country music artist who proudly served as an active duty Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot in Iraq, Chief Warrant Officer 3, U.S. Army. Weaver joined the Army right after high school with his brother and after attending Warrant Officer Candidate School and graduating flight school at the top of his class he became a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot. In 2003 both he and his brother deployed - Ryan to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq and brother Aaron to Fallujia. On January 8, 2004, Aaron was killed in action when his Medivac helicopter was shot down by enemy fire.

4. American Beauty 3:29
Songwriters: Bob Dipiero, Jon Nite, Copperman
Publishing & PRO: Love Monkey Music

5. Let Freedom Ring feat. Charlie Daniels 5:11
Songwriter: Charlie Daniels
Publishing & PRO: Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)

6. Living The High Life 3:05
Songwriters: Kyle Jacobs, Jessi Alexander, Mike Busbee
Publishing & PRO: Curb Songs (ASCAP) / Jacobsong (adm. by Curb Songs) (ASCAP) /
Unknown Publisher(s)
All Rights Reserved – International Copyright Secured

7. Don’t Want You to Go 3:30
Songwriters: Billy Montana , Jon Stone, Hannah Blaylock
Publishing & PRO: Curb Music Nashville / Sony ATV Music

8. Young As I’ve Ever Been 3:13
Songwriters: Marv Green, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins
Publishing & PRO: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / The Good The Bad The Ugly Publishing (BMI) / Goes Something Like This Music (BMI)
All rights admin. By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Thankful For This Music (ASCAP)
All rights admin. by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)


9. When America Dreams 4:19
Songwriters: Connie Harrington, Steve Moakler
Publishing & PRO: This Music

10. Hold the Line feat. Keni Thomas 3:21
Songwriters: Billy Montana, Brian Maher, Keni Thomas
Publishing & PRO: Mike Curb Music (BMI) / Dandon Ranch Music (adm. by Mike Curb Music) (BMI) / Red Stripe Plane Music (ASCAP) / Gunslinger Songs (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved – International Copyright Secured

U.S. Army combat vet and composer/Nashville recording artist Keni Thomas gifts this project with Hold The Line. Thomas served as a US Army Ranger and is one of the only three survivors of the Blackhawk Down incident during the Somolian battle of Mogadishu October 1993. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor with the “V” device and the Combat infantryman Badge.

11. God Bless The Mother feat. Charlie Daniels 4:02
Songwriter: Charlie Daniels
Publishing & PRO: Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)

12. Songs That Save Our Lives 3:45
Songwriters: Elizabeth Elkins, Jen Foster, and Nicole Witt
Publishing & PRO: BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) /
Songs Of Adams And Strahl And Granbury (BMI)
All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.

Notable Points:

~ Leading popular music ensemble in the armed forces, primarily serving the United States Corps of Cadets at West Point.

~ If the lead male vocals sound a bit familiar, that’s not by coincidence; they are performed by Staff Sergeant Jeremy Gaynor, Season 8 contestant on NBC’s hit television show The Voice.

~ The band represents the U.S. Army to millions in live and broadcast audiences yearly through the New York City media market, having appeared on FOX News’ “Fox and Friends,” NBC’s “The Today Show,” and the Macy’s Fourth of July Spectacular on NBC.

~ BHB performs at events hosted by the United Nations, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the 9/11 Memorial Foundation, professional New York sports franchises, and other major organizations.

~ BHB was among the first acts to perform at the Grand Ole Opry City Stage in Times Square.

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial product and was not produced as an official activity of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense. The information, opinions, activities, products, and/or services offered herein do not reflect those of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army or Department of Defense.