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Kane Brown’s ‘Homesick’ Remixed For Veterans

Kane Brown has teamed up with Crown Royal to give back to support American heroes who are serving on the frontlines and minority veterans in their fight for social justice….

Kane Brown's 'Homesick' Remixed For Veterans
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Kane Brown has teamed up with Crown Royal to give back to support American heroes who are serving on the frontlines and minority veterans in their fight for social justice. The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project, Brown and a team of veteran singer-songwriters remixed his number one single “Homesick,” which launched this week on the one-year anniversary of the song’s original release date.

Kane said via press release, “I’m honored to partner with The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project and release ‘Homesick (Veterans Version)’ in recognition of the American servicemen and women who have given so generously during this difficult time. I also recognize the incredible importance of acknowledging the service our minority veterans have made for this country. My hope is this remix shines a light of hope and generosity, to uplift our heroes during this time.”

For every stream of “Homesick (Veterans Version)” The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project will pack 1 bag to be donated as a care package to non-profit Packages From Home as part of the brand’s goal of one million bags by the end of 2020, and will donate $1 to community-based 501(c)3 organization Minority Veterans of America, up to $100,000.

Originally written by Brown, “Homesick” was dedicated to members of the military.

The “Homesick (Veterans Version)” track is a reimagined ballad featuring the vocals of veterans Generald Wilson, Retired Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Navy; J.W. Cortés, Retired Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marines; and Sal Gonzalez, Retired Lance Corporal, U.S. Marines.

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