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Light of a Gold Star added to ScoutSongs website
We are deeply honored that Scout Songs has featured Light of a Gold Star on their webpage of American patriotic songs. Scout Songs is a is a long-standing digital repository dedicated to preserving the lyrics and traditions of campfire songs, graces, and patriotic music used by both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. You can find the page here: https://www.scoutsongs.com/lyrics/light-of-a-gold-star.html
John Stea
Mar 221 min read


Light of a Gold Star recorded by Katie Mathews
In honor of our nation's 250th anniversary, Dr. Stea collaborated with producer Erik Halbig, recording artist Katie Mathews and Eric Gooden of Nashville Video Production and Design (NPDTV), to create a new pop-acoustic rendition of Light of a Gold Star, published by Resnik Music Group (RMG). We are proud to feature this special anniversary recording as a gift to those who have sacrificed so much.
John Stea
Feb 211 min read


Light of a Gold Star lyrics on Genius Lyrics
Light of a Gold Star lyrics is now featured on the Genius Lyrics website. https://genius.com/John-stea-light-of-a-gold-star-lyrics
John Stea
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Light of a Gold Star ~ 2024 WV Gold Star Mothers Bridge Ride
The Gold Star Mother of West Virginia have featured 'Light of a Gold Star in their 2024 Ridge Ride video.
John Stea
Oct 27, 20241 min read


Columbus Community Orchestra Plays 'Light of a Gold Star,' for Memorial Day Concert
For their 2024 Memorial Day Concert, the Columbus Community Orchestra delivered a stirring performance of 'Light of a Gold Star.' Led by conductor Dr. William Fry, this tribute was broadcast locally on PBS, reaching homes across the community. You can view the performance here: Watch it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/reel/313546871795385
John Stea
May 20, 20241 min read


Maspeth New York Features Light of a Gold Star for Memorial Day Celebration
Light of a Gold Star was performed by Liz and Bill Huisman as an introduction to the ceremony's invited guests. You can read teh article here: https://www.licjournal.com/memorial-day-parade-honors-gold-star-families/
John Stea
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Huntsville’s 2022 Memorial Day: Featuring 'Light of a Gold Star'
During the Huntvilles, Alabama 2022 Memorial Day observance, local singer Erica Hobbs joined the community in tribute, performing a meaningfu rendition of 'Light of a Gold Star.'
John Stea
May 30, 20221 min read


Light of a Gold Star,' featured at Idaho memorial dedication
We are incredibly honored to have our song 'Light of a Gold Star' performed at the dedication of the Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on May 28, 2021. A truly humbling experience to share our music in honor of those who served.
John Stea
May 28, 20211 min read


US Army features 'Light of a Gold Star' in Commemoration Video
The U.S. Army featured "Light of a Gold Star" in a video to honor Gold Star Spouses.
John Stea
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Light of a Gold Star Story Featured in Washington College News
Washington College has featured the story of our song "Light of a Gold Star," on their news webpage. You can read the article here: https://www.washcoll.edu/live/news/light-of-a-gold-star.php
John Stea
Dec 7, 20181 min read


Light of a Gold Star recorded by U.S. Army
We are proud and honored our Gold Star tribute song, Light of a Gold Star, has been recorded by the 101st Airborne Division Band.
John Stea
Oct 26, 20181 min read
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