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By Mallory Mattingly
Three-time Grammy-winning country artist Darius Rucker will receive an award for being the voice of veterans.
The artist will receive the Veterans Voice Award at the American Music Awards, which airs on Memorial Day this year. It recognizes singers who “use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served in the military.”
“Behind every name we honor on Memorial Day is a family, a story and a sacrifice that should never be forgotten,” Chris Curtin, USAA Chief Marketing Officer, said in a statement. “Darius Rucker has long stood beside the military community, not just in words but through action, and this recognition reflects the same spirit of remembrance, service and support that defines our mission.”
Throughout his career, Rucker has performed on multiple overseas USO tours and at events supporting veterans.
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“The American Music Awards is proud to celebrate both the heroes who have served our nation and the artists who champion their cause — working together with USAA to help veterans build strong careers, secure their financial futures, and care for their well-being,” Mike Chuthakeio, Chief Commercial Officer, Dick Clark Productions, added. “Lending his voice year after year to honor service men and women, Darius embodies the spirit of service and we are honored to spotlight his remarkable commitment in partnership with USAA.”
Rucker is grateful for the honor.
“Thank you @AMAs and @USAA for this honor! Paying tribute to our Veterans and supporting Military focused organized has always been something near and dear to me,” he said in a post on social media on Tuesday.
While at the AMAs, Rucker will perform alongside his Hootie and The Blowfish bandmates.
Rucker’s award is a part of USAA’s Honor Through Action initiative, “a five-year, $500 million commitment to the military community, focused on meaningful careers, financial security, and well-being for veterans and their families. More than a campaign, it is a call to action: to stand alongside the military community, transform gratitude into progress, and turn purpose into lasting impact,” the AMAs reported.
Rucker will begin his Songs of Summer tour on June 4 in Toledo, Ohio, and will wrap up the tour on Aug. 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Catch Rucker and the AMAs on Monday, May 25, as it airs live at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans can watch it on CBS or streaming on Paramount+.
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