CreatiVets launched in 2013 with the mission to reach every veteran in the United States through the non-profit’s music, and now that dream is coming closer to reality thanks to a partnership with Big Machine Label Group. Veteran Songs is an 11-track compilation that includes songs written by combat veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress with the aid of Nashville songwriters. Since 2013, CreatiVets has connected veterans with ace songwriters to pen over 100 songs.
Over the past year Richard Casper, CreatiVets co-founder/executive director, met with several industry executives including Sean Kelly, head of global hiring at Amazon, John Quintas, managing director of global military affairs at Amazon, and Kelly Rich, Amazon Music’s country lead, to share his mission for the organization. When introduced to Big Machine Label Group president/CEO Scott Borchetta, the label head was inspired by CreatiVets’ goal to empower veterans in and outside of the writing room.
“Richard’s vision and passion to help veterans understand their value and offer them the chance to heal through creating music is nothing short of groundbreaking,” says Borchetta in a statement. “We welcome this partnership with CreatiVets to provide therapeutic solutions not only with our record and publishing divisions but also with our Music Has Value fund, which is dedicated to providing support to music programs that educate and encourage those who aspire to make music.”
