The new release from Ronnie McDowell and The Oak Ridge Boys is destined to become a new anthem for proud Americans. ‘Make America Great Again’ is set for release this Friday, June 29th, just in time for the Fourth of July. The booming vocals and amazing harmonies of the legendary country music icons salute our veterans, the American flag and pledge allegiance to America.
The moving recording also includes the vocal talents of Michael Lusk under the engineering direction of Mike Schrimpf. The song was written from the heart by music industry leader Mike Curb and entertainer Ronnie McDowell, along with Michael Drane.
“This is one of the most impactful songs I have ever written. And the Oak Ridge Boys take it to a new level. It makes me proud to be an American,” shares McDowell. who is a three-term war veteran.
The single will be available to radio today, Friday, ahead of a compilation release from the record label. It is just one of many recordings McDowell has in the works in his fifth decade now as an entertainer. Ronnie McDowell is currently in the studio recording with Steve Geppi (part owner Baltimore Orioles and entrepreneur) and the legendary Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers.
Besides music, Ronnie McDowell continues to expand his career with the launch of his new television show, ‘Painting America.’ Viewers follow his journeys across our great country to learn the stories of our history and music. Each episode, McDowell captures those stories in his original artwork which raises money for various children’s charities. Upcoming episodes feature Elvis’ first guitar, Dolly Parton’s dream duet and a flashback to the gold rush.
*For more information on Ronnie McDowell, please visit, www.ronniemcdowell.com.
About Ronnie McDowell: Ronnie McDowell entertains audiences worldwide with his own blend of romantic intimacy and country excitement! Ronnie McDowell charted a string of hit singles between 1979 and 1986… “Older Women”… “You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation”… “Watchin Girls Go By” …and “In A New York Minute.” The Vietnam Veteran’s admiration for Elvis led to McDowell singing 36 songs on the soundtrack “Elvis,” the Dick Clark-produced television movie that featured Kurt Russell as the performer. He also was the singing voice for the television movie “Elvis And Me”, the ABC television series about the early years of Elvis’ career titled simply “Elvis” as well as, the 1997 Showtime special “Elvis Meets Nixon.” McDowell is a true artist and his creativity has expanded to original paintings for Walt Disney along with painting of some of pop culture’s biggest celebrities from Elvis to Dolly Parton to Clark Gable.
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