Aaron Tippin Awarded For His Music & Patriotism

Country music recording artist, songwriter and producer, Aaron Tippin (who is most recognized for his patriotic smash hit single “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” among others) will be honored at the DAR 118th Continental Congress in Mid-July for his outstanding dedication and service to American troops and their families.

Tippin will be presented with the DAR Founders Medal for Patriotism by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). DAR was founded in 1890 by four women whose common bond was that they each had ancestors who were patriots of the American Revolution. The founders of the DAR sought to create an organization that would "perpetuate the memory and spirit of the women and men who achieved American independence." DAR is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to patriotism, historic preservation and education.

“This is an honor for which I am without words,” said Tippin. “Regardless of what we think is right or wrong, or politically correct or incorrect, the bottom line is that our American brothers and sisters are fighting for our freedom—to speak freely and live freely. I do not take their sacrifices lightly. This is a privilege and I feel the absolute necessity to recognize those who make it possible. It’s just a part of who I am…to support men and women who are willing to ‘stand for something’ and I will continue to ‘stand’ for them.”

As a supporter and frequent traveler to visit and perform for our American brothers and sisters in uniform, in Iraq and Afghanistan each year, Tippin understands and has experienced first-hand the importance of extending care, compassion and lending support to our troops. He completed his first USO tour during the Gulf War where he entertained soldiers in the Gulf Coast alongside Bob Hope. In 2002, Aaron made his first trip to visit troops in Afghanistan; he’s made annual visits to our forces in Iraq over the past six consecutive years.