Patriotic Country is a series of three albums featuring American patriotic-themed country music. The series, which has sold over 400,000 copies, is part of Music For a Cause, a record label committed to using the power of song, to help raise awareness and funds for worthy charities. By combining philanthropy with entertainment, they provide a benefit to both those in need and those who contribute. The Patriotic Country series benefits charities related to the Armed Forces such as the USO, Our Military Kids, and the Armed Forces YMCA.[1] [2]
Released in 2004, Patriotic Country was the first CD released in the Patriotic Country Series. Track 4 on the first album was exclusive to the album. Proceeds from sales of the first album benefit the USO and several other military-related charities. Lee Greenwood and the Warren Brothers were the official spokesman for PC1.
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| Patriotic Country | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | PatrioticCountry.jpg |
| Released: | June 15, 2004 |
| Genre: | Country music |
| Length: | 68:58 |
| Label: | BMG Heritage Music For a Cause |
| Chart | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard The Billboard 200 | 65 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 9 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Internet Albums | 65 |
The second album in the series, Patriotic Country 2, was released in 2005. A portion of the proceeds of this album benefits the Armed Services YMCA. For more than 140 years, ASYMCA has provided essential support services to the families of junior enlisted military service members & the individuals on the front lines defending nation.[3] “Patriotic Country” was included in the ASYMCA “Send a CD to a Soldier” campaign. The CDs were included in Care Packages and distributed to the troops by the Armed Services YMCA. The gifts were given to a service-member randomly chosen by the Armed Services YMCA. Thoughtful gifts, reminders of home, and inspirational patriotic music are sure to lift the spirits of active-duty troops, making this program in line with Music For a Cause’s mission.[4] Buddy Jewell and Chely Wright co-hosted a TV special on GAC that featured performances from Patriotic Country 2.
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| Patriotic Country 2 | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | PatrioticCountry2.jpg |
| Caption: | http://www.PatrioticCountry2.com |
| Released: | June 14, 2005 |
| Genre: | Country music |
| Length: | 59:19 |
| Label: | BMG Heritage Music For a Cause |
| Chart | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard The Billboard 200 | 125 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 22 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Compilation Album | 6 |
The third album in the series, Patriotic Country 3, was released in 2008. Proceeds from this album benefited Our Military Kids. Our Military Kids provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring. These activities nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country.[5]
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| Patriotic Country 3 | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | PatrioticCountry3.jpg |
| Released: | June 24, 2008 |
| Genre: | Country music |
| Length: | 63:27 |
| Label: | Razor & Tie Music For a Cause |
| Chart | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard The Billboard 200 | 162 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Compilation Album | 8 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 27 |