Country Singer Zac Brown to Receive Veterans Voice Award at 2025 AMAs
Zac Brown, frontman of the Grammy Award-winning country rock group the Zac Brown Band, has dedicated much of his career to serving veterans.
In 2011, the singer-songwriter launched Camp Southern Ground, a retreat center based in Fayetteville, Georgia, that offers a variety of programs for former military personnel and children. He also regularly invites vets on stage during his shows to help raise awareness for the men and women who have risked their lives for this country.
Brown's unwavering support of the veteran community hasn't gone unnoticed.
On Memorial Day, the 46-year-old musician will be honored at the 2025 American Music Awards with the inaugural Veterans Voice Award, given to artists who have used their platforms to make meaningful, lasting impacts on the lives of veterans.
'This award means a lot to me because of the awareness that it's going to create for our veterans programs,' Brown
'The more people that are aware of how deserving these incredible people are, the more help that we can bring to them,' he added.
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'They're such incredible, dynamic people that make a lot of sacrifices, from their family, the quality of their family life when they return home, their mental wellness, all of those things, so that we can be free and able to be here.'
The award will be presented by the Easy Day Foundation, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay in 2023 that supports veterans in their transition to civilian life.
The AMAs, which will air live on May 26 during Military Appreciation Month on CBS and Paramount+, partnered with the organization to highlight the work of former and current military members, all while raising funds for the veteran community.
Fertitta told The Epoch Times that presenting the Veterans Voice Award to Brown will be a major highlight of the show.
'We'll also showcase inspiring stories directly from Veterans and active-duty service members, people whose courage defines what this country stands for,' Fertitta said.
Viewers can also expect to see 'powerful performances tied into the theme of service, resilience, and unity,' Gyulay added.
'What's most important to us is that Veterans aren't just being talked about, they're being included, front and center. This show is for them. And we hope it sparks a wave of compassion and commitment that lasts far beyond the broadcast.'
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