Fortified Creative

08/05/2025

It's been great working with H***yTonkSchool, H***y Tonk Central and Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge to produce this Nashville concert series -- now in it's 4th year raising money and awareness for Veteran-focused songwriting programs!!! Special thanks to all the bands and especially to Scott Collier, John Taylor and Don Goodman for their help in launching this series. Love watching it grow!

08/05/2025

This project is something special. Stay tuned for more info coming soon...

08/09/2024

Freedom Sings USA -- last night in the Nashville (Murfreesboro) area. FSUSA launched a brand new Veterans Songwriting class hosted by the Tri-Star Veterans Resource Center and co-sponsored by H***yTonkSchool and H***y Tonk Central.

07/30/2024

NASHVILLE (TN) - Freedom Sings USA opens up another regional LIVE songwriting class for Veterans. FSUSA's classes are always free for Vets. Through songwriting, creative expression and group collaboration, our song coaches and the class members learn how to process stress, reconnect and find community. There's no need to play an instrument. Just come on by. See details here: https://www.freedomsingsusa.org/locations

NEW LIVE SONGWRITING CLASS IN MURFREESBORO (TN)... Starting Thursday August 8th -- and -- EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. SPREAD THE WORD! MORE DETAILS: www.freedomsingsusa.org/locations

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Murfreesboro, TN MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project The U.S. Army Ranger Association Vet Centers VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships - CFBNP U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps United States Air Force Bobbie Allison-Standefer Steve Dean GayleDon Goodman Angela Anna Hunt Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) AIMP Nashville (Association of Independent Music Publishers BMG | Nashville Nashville Scene Sons of the American Legion Squadron 624, Heyworth IL Songbirds Foundation Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival Cam Busch Carol Hieronymus National Organization for Arts in Health

07/30/2024

LOOKOUT VALLEY (TN) - Freedom Sings USA opens up another regional LIVE songwriting class for Veterans. FSUSA's classes are always free for Vets. Through songwriting, creative expression and group collaboration, our song coaches and the class members learn how to process stress, reconnect and find community. There's no need to play an instrument. Just come on by. See details here: https://www.freedomsingsusa.org/locations

THIS TUESDAY / JULY 30 @ 5:30pmET
Lookout Valley, TN -- Free Music-Arts Therapy Classes™ for Veterans. GET MORE INFO HERE: https://www.freedomsingsusa.org/locations

FEATURED SONGWRITING COACHES:
Steve Dean and Josh Wheeler (https://www.facebook.com/josh.wheeler.948)

GET MORE INFO HERE: https://www.freedomsingsusa.org/locations

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Steve Dean GayleDon Goodman U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hits And Grins National Organization for Arts in Health

05/16/2024

Freedom Sings USA - NEW album produced in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA's Office of Nursing Services (in Washington, DC)... Just one more way Freedom Sings USA is reaching out to Veterans across the nation. This organization has grown so incredibly fast in the last 3 years. It's amazing and, also, truly rewarding to be a part of the team that's making it happen.

All songs based on Veteran experiences. Songs written, produced and recorded with the permission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, participating VA Nurses and credited songwriters. All rights Freedom Sings USA and Freedom Sings Publishing, LLC ©2024.

05/16/2024

Kid Rock's VIP Veterans Jam - May 9th

04/14/2024

Freedom Sings USA is partnering with folks in Nashville for a May 9th event... Proud to be a part of this. More info below...

Freedom Sings USA Presents "NIGHT OF HEROES"
Kid Rock's Big Ass H***y Tonk & Rock'N'Roll Steakhouse • 221 Broadway (Nashville) • Thursday, MAY 9 / 6pm to 10pm (on the 3rd floor) More info: www.freedomsingsusa.org/events/honky-tonk-veterans-jam

A great line-up of artists playing hits and new songs written, and inspired by Veterans • Plus special guests

Guests of Honor include - - -
>> MAJ. KATIE LUNNING (USAF / Active • Dist. Flying Cross)
>> DAVE HILL (Army Ranger, Vet • Silver Star)
>> MIKE FISH (USAF / PJ, Vet • Air Force Cross)
>> ARMY RANGER VETERANS (from TN’s “Minatra” Post)
>> COUNTY Q PRODUCTIONS (their generous gifts of time and talent turn Veterans’ songs into timeless recordings)

Special Presentations by
>> Maj. Katie Lunning & “Uncle” John Taylor (Vet, USMC)

Featuring music by
STEVE DEAN & FRIENDS • JOHNNY G (of “The Essentials”) • JOEY KING & FRIENDS • H***Y TONK ALL-STARS • PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

A GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
SUPPORT MUSIC-ARTS THERAPY FOR VETERANS!
More info:
www.freedomsingsusa.org/events/honky-tonk-veterans-jam

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Kid Rock’s Big H***y Tonk and Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse CMA Country Music Association County Q Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) AIMP Nashville (Association of Independent Music Publishers Live Music Guide Nashville National Center for PTSD - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center Bobbie Allison-Standefer Steve Dean VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships - CFBNP GayleDon Goodman Vet Centers Angela Anna Hunt Paul Paul Newby Albert Jarvis RedTail Booking & Management Johnny G Music U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cam Busch Carol Hieronymus H***y Tonk Central H***yTonkSchool The U.S. Army Ranger Association Don Tucker Paul Tull Music --

10/06/2023

09/16/2023

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOOTSIES!!! We're headed BACK TO NASHVILLE, Sunday 9/17 (all day, most of the night) -- We'll be there for Tootsie's 63rd Birthday Bash --AND-- to show some love to our friends and bandmates who have been so supportive of Veteran wellness and creative arts therapy over the years. SEE YOU ALL THERE!!! - - - Thank you to Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge as well as sister venues H***y Tonk Central, Kid Rock’s Big H***y Tonk and Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse, Rippy's Ribs Barbeque Bar & Grill Nashville and The Diner Nashville -- and special thanks to John Taylor, Scott Collier and all of the H***yTonkSchool All-Stars who kill it night after night on the stages of downtown Nashville!

09/01/2023

Along with Freedom Sings USA, Nashville HT School and H***y Tonk Central, Fortified Creative is providing marketing/creative support for a monthly concert series to benefit music and creative arts therapy for Veterans. Get more info at www.VeteransJam.org. THIS MONTH, we're honoring songwriting great Don Goodman for his dedication to Veterans with PTSD and other service-related trauma.

08/26/2022

As the marketing chimp for a Nashville-based, music-therapy non-profit, I get to work with a lot of talented folks... On this video project, I joined Steve Dean, Don Goodman (GayleDon Goodman) and the County Q crew in the studio -- and they joined me on the set. Frame-grabs (still photos) below. Video release next week.