Hit Country artist Craig Campbell performs CreatiVets songwriter and wounded veteran Seth Cole’s song “Rise Above,” as Cole and his daughter watch. Photo: Donald Page
Craig Campbell; Kevin Cullum, President, Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC (NMAC); Seth Cole; Tennessee Titans game-day host Lance Smith. Photo: Donald Page
Wounded combat veteran Seth Cole wrote a poignant song called “Rise Above,” which was recorded by country star Craig Campbell through a collaboration with CreatiVets. Campbell performed a moving acoustic version of the track during halftime of the Tennessee Titans/Carolina Panthers game on Sunday. Following the performance, Nissan and the Titans presented Cole and his family with a new 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV in front of a stadium of tear-filled fans. View the performance and presentation HERE.
A single father of five, Cole and his children were honored guests at the Titans “Salute to Service” game. Following several rough years of rehabilitation after a devasting Iraq war injury and rebuilding his life as a civilian, a military buddy called and recommended they attend a CreatiVets event. The non-profit empowers wounded veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries to heal through art and music. Cole credits the organization for leading him to write “Rise Above,” which helped him deal not only with his war experience but with his own childhood trauma.
“It’s so special to be here to play this song with Seth and his family standing here and all these amazing Titans fans that get to hear his song and his story,” said Craig Campbell following the performance.
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About CreatiVets: CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers wounded veterans to heal through art and music. We work primarily with veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury, giving them opportunities to use art, music, and creative writing to heal their unseen wounds of war. Our aim is to equip veterans with lifelong tools for success beyond the battlefield. Learn more about our mission and programs at creativets.org.
About Craig Campbell: In a world fueled by the smoke and mirror act of overnight success, Campbell has long been admired for his patience and persistence on the road less traveled. A consistent balancing act of traditional values and modern industry trends, Campbell is also considered by many to be one of the most talented yet under the radar stars, across all genres. The Lyons, Georgia native grew up playing his mother’s piano and singing in church, took a job as a corrections officer in his hometown after high school, and moved to Nashville to pursue his music dreams in 2002.
He spent the next several years paying his dues as a demo singer by day and Lower Broadway gigger by night. He connected with fellow South Georgia native Luke Bryan and started touring as his keyboard player. A year and a half long keyboard stint with Tracy Byrd soon followed, and he took over as bandleader down at The Stage on Tuesday nights on his non-touring days. His smooth chops and hot blooded stage presence caught the eye of industry execs and in 2009, Campbell signed his first record deal.
His debut single, “Family Man,” hit the Billboard top 15 in 2011. “Outta My Head” cracked the top 15, and catchy tune “Fish” garnered more than 10 million demand streams. His 2014 breakout hit “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” was on its way up the charts when Campbell got the unexpected news that his label had closed. He and his devoted team continued to press radio stations around the country, so much so that the single ended an impressive run well inside the Top 10, which is unheard of for a song with no financial backing.
A deal with Red Bow Records, a division of the Broken Bow umbrella, yielded the top 40 “Tomorrow Tonight” followed by his most poignant and well-known work to date, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “Outskirts” showcased Campbell’s vulnerability and deep-rooted faith and was praised by Rolling Stone and Taste of Country, among others.
The impact of “Outskirts” prompted media appearances and memorable performances at nationally televised NFL games, the TODAY show, CMA Fest, and the Grand Ole Opry, the latter of which he has made over 50 appearances to date. And in a full circle moment, he reunited with buddy Luke Bryan on his 2017 Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour.
In the summer of 2018, Campbell released his first new music in five years with his “See You Try” EP on Broken Bow. The title track became an instant crowd pleaser with its confident, flirty lyrics and boot stompin’ melody. The EP also found a home for both an electric and acoustic version of “Outskirts of Heaven.” Campbell and Broken Bow mutually parted ways in August of 2018. After a two-year break, he launched Grindstone Records and has been busy recording and releasing his own music as well as signing other artists to his label.
Craig and his wife Mindy accomplished a longtime dream of opening Grindstone Cowboy in their home of Eagleville last year. The coffee shop, restaurant and music venue has become a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike and was recently featured on Tennessee Crossroads.
The 9th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge was held during CMA Fest 2023 week and raised over $27,000 the Kenny Campbell Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Craig to honor his father who lost his battle with Colorectal Cancer at age 36.
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