Freedom Sings USA Retreat Brings Healing Through Song in Heyworth, Illinois On June 17 and 18, 2025, the small town of Heyworth, Illinois became a stage for healing, connection, and patriotism as Freedom Sings USA hosted a moving two-day retreat. The event brought together U.S. military veterans and accomplished Nashville songwriters to collaborate on powerful original songs inspired by each veteran’s personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience. Veterans Austin Whiskers, Gary Simpkins, Del Saam, Cherish Masters, Mark Buchholz , and Carl Johnston opened their hearts and memories to the songwriting team, allowing deeply emotional and authentic music to emerge. These stories were then turned into songs by a lineup of renowned hitmakers including Don Goodman, Bill DiLuigi, Bill Whyte, Steve Dean , and Bobby Tomberlin —artists with credits spanning country music charts and decades of storytelling excellence. Joe Her...
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