Taking opportunities to bring a little taste of home to the United States Armed Forces is a cause very important to country artists, especially Craig Campbell. The “Outskirts of Heaven” singer recently joined forces with the USO for a star-studded holiday tour, led by Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford, to celebrate the organization’s 75th anniversary.
The six-day tour included stops in Turkey, Qatar, Afghanistan and Germany.
“I had a great time visiting and performing for our nation’s service members and military families just a few months ago with the USO,” said Campbell. “I am so honored that General Dunford invited me on this incredibly important tour. It really means a lot to have the opportunity to give back to those who give so much and to bring a little piece of home to them during the holidays.”
The tour not only included music from Campbell, but also special appearances from Tony Award-winning actress/four-time Golden Globe nominee and USO tour veteran Scarlett Johansson, actor/filmmaker Chris Evans, ten-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ray Allen, four-time Olympic medalist in swimming Maya DiRado, and renowned mentalist/entertainer Jim Karol.
During their time together, Campbell sat down with Johansson to sing Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” as part of his #WCW (Woman Cover Wednesday) video series. The video was posted to help encourage viewers to join him, Johansson and the USO in being a Force Behind The Forces. The movement hopes to send 1.4 million message of support to service members across the globe by the end of 2016. Participants can visit USO.org/message to send their message.
Check out Campbell’s #WCW with Johansson in the video above!
