The recently christened USS NEW YORK was named New York after the state and incorporates in its construction steel salvaged from the actual World Trade Center Towers that fell that dreadful day of September 11, 2001. "The album, NEVER FORGET, is a dedication and tribute to the USS New York and to all that it stands for and to all who will serve aboard it. It is also a dedication and tribute to all those that died that tragic day. The album when completed will feature various Country Music greats such as Rebecca Lynn Howard, Charlie Daniels, Aaron Tippin, Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, George Jones, Pam Tillis, Tanya Tucker, Michael Peterson, Randy Travis, Lloyd Knight, Justin Ryan, Leah Faith, and several classic favorites. The Title Track, “Never Forget” is sung by Grammy winning Artist, Rebecca Lynn Howard courtesy of StarPointe Records. The album also features a Tribute song dedicated to the ship entitled “USS New York.” The feature song, “USS New York” is sung by the legendary Charlie Daniels, courtesy of Blue Hat Records. Both Rebecca Lynn Howard and Charlie Daniels performed their tribute songs at the christening of the USS New York in Avondale, LA on March 1, 2008. The Album will be available for sale digitally on August 26, 2008 and in stores September 9, 2008. The USS New York commissioning is tentatively scheduled for September 11, 2009 in New York Harbor. The Album was recorded in Nashville, TN on Seasong Recording Label.
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