Rising Country Artist and US Army Veteran Donates To 501(c)3 at Music Video Premiere Event
Featuring Benghazi Heroes Hosted by Storme Warren
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Journey Home Project accepted a check from country artist and veteran United States Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot, Ryan Weaver, at an event launching his new music video on Tuesday evening. Accompanied by a concert and After Glow party, Weaver gave back to the non-profit that, he says, has helped him in indescribable ways. The new video in support of his single, “Burn,” was premiered at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza to a crowd of patriotic fans and featured Benghazi Heroes depicted in the movie “13 Hours” John “Tig” Tiegen and Kris “Tanto” Paronto. SiriusXM’s Storme Warren hosted the event.
“The Journey Home Project has helped me fulfill many of my dreams and given a boost to my ultimate dream; a career in music,” Weaver said. “Without a doubt, the board of this amazing organization has done amazing things in the lives of many veterans from all lines of duty, I am just proud and honored to be able to give back to those who have given so much to me. I was so honored to have Tig, Tanto and the board of The Journey Home Project here to celebrate with me and premiere the video for “Burn.””
The money was raised from a VIP After Party held Tuesday evening at Whiskey Bent Saloon as well as a campaign to raise money for Weaver, an independent artist, to record the song “Burn” among others. The event allowed attendees to get to know Weaver, Tiegen and Paronto and enter for a chance to win a custom Brothers and Arms AR-15 and a personally autographed golden fiddle by Charlie Daniels, who is a co-founder of The Journey Home Project.
“On behalf of the entire board of The Journey Home Project, we wish to thank Ryan Weaver for his countless efforts to support our organization. He served our country proudly as a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot, Chief Warrant Officer 3, in the United States Army and continues to do so as a civilian everyday, leading by example,” said Mercedez Longever, co-founder of The Journey Home Project.