Black River recording artist, songwriter, and Army Veteran Scotty Hasting builds on a career-high spring with the announcement that he is slated to honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. In the company of WWII Veterans, Generals, actors, and more, Hasting is booked for numerous performances during the once-in-a-lifetime commemoration. Representing the United States as an artist following the 5/3 release of his debut EP, I’m America, is a fitting way for Hasting to celebrate with fellow Veterans.

On June 6, the combat-wounded former Army Infantryman is set to represent the United States with multiple performances in Normandy, France during a week-long celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

While in France, Hasting will spend time with six surviving WWII veterans, countless Generals and members of the military, and several actors from Band of Brothers, the popular HBO series created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, which was filmed in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. Additionally, Hasting will have performances with the band, Band of Brothers.

Now Top 40 and climbing, I’m America, which earned praise from Billboard, Country Now, and more has surpassed a million streams since its February 9 release, setting the stage for the entirety of I’m America.

“Every song on I’m America is my heart and soul being thrown out there for everyone to hear. It shows listeners who I am, and where my heart is,” reveals Hasting, who suffered injuries after being shot 10 times while serving in Afghanistan. “It’s a little scary but it’s mostly exciting because I want this music and what I’m doing to truly help somebody. To give them hope to try tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. Then five or ten years down the road, for them to look back and see all the good things they’ve gained since they made the decision to just try tomorrow. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters.”

True to his mission, Hasting hopes I’m America will help those struggling with loss or mental health while also appreciating this great land we call home. Each track on I’m America touches on those sentiments, sharing with listeners that there is hope in the darkness and a light at the end of the tunnel.