American Anthems
2022 · PBS · 30 min · 1 season
S01E06 · What You're Here For
Sat, 30 July, 12:00 pm
Singer Ruston Kelly writes an anthem to remind us of the good we can do for humanity.
About
This new six-part series celebrates the inspiring efforts of individuals facing extraordinary circumstances with surprise songs written and performed by music's biggest stars. Each episode follows a different featured artist, including Grammy Award-winning country artist Jennifer Nettles, as they turn a local hero's transformative story into a powerful and deeply personal anthem.
Episodes
- E01
Life Is Sweet
Sat, 25 June· 30 minGrammy Award-winner Jennifer Nettles meets Seth Grumet, founder of Stomp the Monster, a cancer foundation he started during chemotherapy.
- E02
Pocket Change
Sat, 2 July· 30 minLee Brice creates a guitar jam for a "hope dealer" who pays for laundry in low-income communities.
- E03
Soldier on All Fours
Sat, 9 July· 30 minThe War and Treaty creates an unforgettable ballad for a veteran who is saving retired military K-9s.
- E04
Let the Words Come Out
Sat, 16 July· 30 minLindsay Ell and Kristian Bush craft a fight song for a woman helping sexual assault survivors.
- E05
Make Tomorrow Come Today
Sat, 23 July· 30 minGrammy nominee Cam surprises the Black Book Project founder with an anthem urging us to act now.
- E06
What You're Here For
Sat, 30 July· 30 minSinger Ruston Kelly writes an anthem to remind us of the good we can do for humanity.