Patriotic American Flag T-Shirt - The Spirit of America - Comfortable Cotton Tee for Men & Women - Perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day & Veterans Day Celebrations

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Product Description From lower Manhattan to the mountains of Tennessee! The eclectic selections on this unique CD feature strings and marching cadence, pulsating swing and bluegrass. They were penned after terrorists attacked America on 9-11-01. Author/composer Carl Mays pays tribute to heroic efforts and the outpouring of love and prayer - as he celebrates America's zest for life and enduring freedom. Vocalist Lakieta Bagwell, with her thrilling wide range, sings of national unity and belief in the American way of life in the spine-chilling title song. Narrator Carl Mays traces the fight for "enduring freedom" from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the present - and beyond - in "This Nation, Under God." With a honey-smooth, down-home voice, Rusty Chambers celebrates the happiness of a wedding in the midst of uncertain times as he belts out "Just Married Today (In Gatlinburg)." Citico Creek, an extraordinary bluegrass band from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, celebrate the simple life and the joy it brings, as they tell the story of "Hilda Faye." Its a unique collection - one you will want to play over and over again. Author/composer Carl Mays is a native Tennessean and resident of Gatlinburg, from where he travels nationwide to celebrate "The Spirit Of America." An inspiring speaker and writer, Carl expresses himself through presenting speeches and writing books, stories and songs. You will be inspired, motivated and ready to grab hold of life when you personally experience the "spirit" this CD contains! From the Artist Hi, I'm Carl Mays, author/composer of the material on this CD. Shortly following the tragedies of 9-11-01, I flew to a speaking engagement on a plane that could accommodate over 250 passengers. Only 11 people were on board. During this flight I began to write "The Spirit Of America." Then, on 11-13-01, I flew into New York’s JFK Airport, the day following the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 that occurred shortly after take-off from JFK, claiming over 250 victims. I got a view of the Belle Harbor crash site. After a speaking engagement on Long Island, I visited lower Manhattan and Ground Zero. On my return flight I began to write "This Nation, Under God." Arriving at the Knoxville (TN) airport and then driving home to Gatlinburg, I saw a pickup truck merrily bouncing along in the midst of America’s critical times. Painted on its windows were the words, "Just Married Today!" This gave rise to a song of exuberance and celebration and became the third track on what to me was now being visualized as a very special mini-album. The 4th song on the CD sprang from a book in progress, a story I have been writing about "Hilda Faye," a young lady who cherishes the simple things of life and goes for the gusto, regardless of circumstances or what people may say. The times in which we are living challenge all Americans to unite as brothers and sisters, and to stand up for what is right. At the same time, we are challenged to appreciate life, its blessings and opportunities – to take advantage of them and to help others to do the same. That's what this CD is all about. I hope you might enjoy it - and I think you will really like the musical contributions of Lakieta Bagwell, Rusty Chambers and Citico Creek. About the Artist Drawing from his unique background in business, athletics, entertainment and religion, Carl Mays is a much-requested and entertaining speaker in the areas of leadership, human relations and values. He has spoken to over 2500 groups, including corporations, associations, sports teams, religious institutions, schools and universities. A member of the National Speaker Association’s "Speaker Hall of Fame," Carl has received the designations of "Certified Speaking Professional" (CSP) and "Council of Peers Award for Excellence" (CPAE). Carl served as president of Religious Heritage of America, an organization that promotes the high ideals and values upon which America was founded. Long before Carl’s involvement, it was RHA that spearheaded the addition of "One nation, under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance. RHA chairman W. Clement Stone, founder of Success magazine, presented Carl with the "Faith & Freedom Award" for his contributions as a national communicator. An accomplished writer, Carl is author of nine books, six plays, two musical dramas and numerous articles, columns and songs. One of his most popular books is A STRATEGY FOR WINNING, which has a foreword by football legend Lou Holtz. His other books include WINNING THOUGHTS and ANATOMY OF A LEADER, one of the top selling books in the Successories' Power Of One Library Series. Apart from the numerous songs he has written, he is author/composer of THE CLOWN, a musical drama that has been presented in over 2500 American communities and six foreign countries. His latest contribution to the music world is the mini-CD album, THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA. See more