The popular singer and songwriter of
gospel and country music known as Corey Farlow has released his
latest country single, “The Gift of Freedom.” The track has been
published as an independent release and pays tribute and homage to
veterans of the United States Armed Forces. A generous portion of the
song's proceeds are being donated to charities benefiting US
veterans. A sonorous, gorgeously written and flawlessly performed
track in the tradition of American country music, “The Gift of
Freedom” is a worthy salute to the men and women who have served to
uphold the values and ideals of the USA for more than 200 years.
Earnestly sung and elegantly plucked
out on acoustic guitar by Corey Farlow, “The Gift of Freedom” was
written by Fred W. Byrd, Jr. for the express purpose of paying
respect to those who have served to protect the people of the United
States and her principles.
“I want the listeners to understand
that the sacrifice of our men and women is given freely for the love
of our country,” Byrd writes of their new song. “No matter the
cost, the freedom they supply should never be forgotten.”
While Farlow's polished, natural
singing voice rings clarion and pure throughout the track, charging
its lines with emotion and profound regard, it is the meaning in
Byrd's lyrics which makes up the lion's share of the song. Byrd,
himself, speaks candidly about his intentions for “The Gift of
Freedom.”
“I am a simple man,” he writes,
“who believes in God, Country and Family. I know this might sound
lame, but what else does a man need? As the writer of 'The Gift Of
Freedom,' I served in the US Navy, and though my own injuries were
[incurred] during peacetime, my dad served in World War II and in
Korea. My nephew served in Iraq. I've seen what war can do and this
was the one way I thought I could give back.”
He goes on to relate in detail how
proceeds from “The Gift of Freedom” will benefit veterans.
“Half of everything I make will go to
an organization to help the veterans,” he states. “I have also
talked with the publisher to donate 15% of his take to the same
organizations and he has agreed. This means that a total of 40% will
go to help. I know that this might not sound like much, but with
every dollar spent, everybody is helping the loved ones who have done
so much for us.”
Clearly, Byrd's feelings about the men
and women of the US Armed Forces goes to the bone.
“There are billions of people living
in this great country and sometimes people forget that from the first
shot at Bunker Hill, men and woman have fought and died so you can
enjoy the freedom you have today. Help me help the veterans, simply
by buying a copy of my song, 'The Gift of Freedom.'”
Corey Farlow is a well-known gospel
singer from Kentucky who has made the crossover into the
country-music genre. His debut “Country Never Stops” LP has been
winning him fans from coast to coast since it appeared on iTunes'
digital shelf in May 2015, and his official video for the album's
title track has garnered approximately 65,000 views in less than 40
days.
“The Gift of Freedom” by Corey Farlow and Fred W. Byrd, Jr. becomes available 24 June 2015. Get in early, country-music fans. Very early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“The Gift of Freedom” by
Corey Farlow and Fred W. Byrd, Jr. –
Official Corey Farlow Website -
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