Patriots Inside the Wire

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Founder of Military Moms of Texas and Tennessee for over 15 years. This Gold Star Mom is a Dolly-loving, Johnny Cash, blood-flowing gal that grew up in Nashville and landed in Texas. Music is in my blood, so I stayed in Texas, singing, writing, and working on over 50 films with the ATX film society.  I also wrote successfully for the metropolitan while creating “Venue Magazine”, interviewing and focusing on venues, views, news, food & music reviews. As my oldest son joined the Army as an infantry soldier, we created multiple organizations that are still here 17 years later, building relationships & support for Veterans, active duty, and fallen heroes’ families. One of which is the Gold Star Family Foundation, which is a network and committee of companies, supporters, and organizations to care for our fallen heroes. Some of these were created when US Army decorated combat active-duty infantry soldier Sgt Adam “2Step” H. La Porte, my firstborn son, had been killed. At that time I became a Gold Star Mom, and we need you to know what fighting for freedom means. We are not afraid to stand up, rise up, and show We The People sacrificed a life for our freedoms. We bring joy and connect to the latest views and news through Patriots Inside The Wire broadcast. We highlight music, art, news, views, and venues, and host the largest Patriot Fest each year. Let us highlight you and your hero, or your company that supports fallen heroes.  We are for every Patriot, 1st responder, Veteran, and Fallen Hero, remembering families in everything we do. We should know their names and bridge a gap for all our heroes & families. Our mission is to join each community and support one another (both military and civilian), recognizing all our sacrifices, especially the fallen.  

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A Texas native and Iraq War Veteran who has been surrounded by music his entire life, from school, church choirs, competing in local talent shows, and performing for his fellow soldiers. John Swantner has a remarkable way of cutting to the core of his listeners’ emotions with a blended style of old and modern country, mixed with his own powerful and distinctive vocals.  This combination exposes a truly talented artist. John gathers much of his material from growing up in a small town in Texas.  For the past few years, John has been in Nashville working with other accomplished songwriters honing his talent and craft as a songwriter. He’s had the privilege of co-writing with such renowned marquee writers as Brad Crisler, Greg Crowe, Steve Dean, Johnny Garcia, Dave Gibson, Larry McCoy, Steve Obrien, Mark Sherrill, and Bridgette Tatum, naming just a few. John has several cuts on the CMT reality star Nick Riggins album “Farmed and Dangerous”, plus a cut “It Ain’t All Good but It Ain’t Half Bad” on Tony Stampley’s album “When I Get On A Roll”.  John was selected to participate in the 2016 and 2018 Texas Songwriter U Showcase, and won the 2016 Texas Troubadour of the Year award. Positive attitude and electric energy while performing on stage also makes John “SWAT” a distinct individual who entertains and dazzles every audience large or small.  This makes him a “don’t miss”, when in your area.