Keni Thomas Flags Of Our Fathers: A Soldier's Story CD

"Flags of Our Fathers-A Soldier's Story" is a collection of songs written by Thomas that tell stories inspired by life in the military and those who serve our nation. Working with Grammy-winning producer Brent Maher and Mark Selby, he uses his unique insight to bring these memorable songs to life and tell a story as only someone who has experienced them can.Keni Thomas is an artist with a uniquely inspiring personal story. As an Army Ranger and member of the elite Task Force Ranger assault unit he fought in the Somalia battle recounted in the book and motion picture Black Hawk Down. SSG Thomas received the bronze star for valor and the combat infantryman's badge. After leaving the Army, he worked as a counselor in an outdoor therapeutic program for troubled youth and formed his band Cornbread. When not on the road with his band, he is regularly booked as a keynote speaker for corporations and organizations around the country giving motivational speeches on teamwork and leadership. Thomas is also a national spokesman for the Hero Fund (www.HeroFund.com.) and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. When you buy this record, part of your money will go to the Hero Fund which donates those funds entirely to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. They provide college eductions to the children of our special ops personnel killed in combat or training. SOWF has over 600 kids currently committed to college. Why? Because thats what their Dads would have wanted.Thomas worked as a military advisor and appeared on screen in "We Were Soldiers" as a squad leader beside Mel Gibson and, he and his band Cornbread were featured in the film "Sweet Home Alabama".

Audio Mixer: Brent Maher.

Recording information: Moraine Recordings, Nashville, TN; Orphan Studio, Atlanta, GA.

Photographers: Brent Hedgecock; Keni Thomas.

Personnel: David Robbins , Emmylou Harris, Henry Paul, Michael McDonald , Shawn Mullins, Vince Gill, Carolyn Dawn Johnson (vocals); Mark Selby (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, dobro); Dan Dugmore (electric guitar, steel guitar); John Jorgenson, Tom Bukovac (electric guitar); Tammy Rogers (fiddle); Jonathan Yudkin (cello); Adalberto Rivera, Tim Lauer (piano); Chad Cromwell (drums); Brent Maher (percussion, background vocals); Crystal Taliefero, Jenai, Billy Montana (background vocals).

Additional personnel: Emmylou Harris, Kenny Rogers, Michael McDonald , Shawn Mullins, Vince Gill, BlackHawk, Carolyn Dawn Johnson.