American Anthems
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This new six-part series celebrates the inspiring efforts of individuals facing extraordinary circumstances with surprise songs written and performed by music's biggest stars. Each episode follows a different featured artist, including Grammy Award-winning country artist Jennifer Nettles, as they turn a local hero’s transformative story into a powerful and deeply personal anthem.
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What You’re Here For
Ep6 | 22m 56s
Make Tomorrow Come Today
Ep5 | 22m 56s
Let The Words Come Out
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Episodes
What You’re Here For
Ep6 | 22m 56s
Make Tomorrow Come Today
Ep5 | 22m 56s
Let The Words Come Out
Ep4 | 22m 56s | WETA Passport
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Extras
Preview
Preview: S1 | 30s
Ruston Kelly Meets Melissa Smith
Clip: Ep6 | 3m 21s
Ruston Kelly Learns About Melissa Smith and the Students
Clip: Ep6 | 2m 42s
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About the Show
Across the country, in every community, unsung heroes are quietly working to improve the lives of others. Their inspiring efforts often receive little fanfare — until now. "American Anthems" celebrates everyday heroes with surprise songs from today's biggest country music stars including Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Lindsay Ell, Kristian Bush, The War and Treaty, Cam and more.
Each episode follows a different featured country star as they meet a local hero and learn about the transformative experience that inspired their commitment to making a positive change in their community. Then, working with a songwriter, the artist will secretly turn the hero's story of kindness, hard work and perseverance into an epic original song.
At the end of the episode, the hero will be surprised by the artist with a once-in-a-lifetime performance of the emotional life-honoring anthem while surrounded by family and friends.
More About the Episodes
Episode 1 | Life is Sweet
Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles surprises a cancer foundation founder with an anthem about his life.
Episode 2 | Pocket Change
Lee Brice creates a guitar jam for a "hope dealer" who pays for laundry in low-income communities.
Episode 3 | Soldier on All Fours
The War and Treaty creates an unforgettable ballad for a veteran who is saving retired military K-9s.
Episode 4 | Let the Words Come Out
Lindsay Ell and Kristian Bush craft a fight song for a woman helping sexual assault survivors.
Episode 5 | Make Tomorrow Come Today
Grammy nominee Cam surprises the Black Book Project founder with an anthem urging us to act now.
Episode 6 | What You're Here For
Singer Ruston Kelly writes an anthem to remind us of the good we can do for humanity.
Produced by
- NBC Universal Syndication Studios
- Believe Entertainment Group
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