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    December 11, 2010

    Rock musician Kid Rock performed a free concert for servicemen and women at Fort Travis Air Base Friday night. The Grammy-nominated artist also met privately with a selected group of active and veteran Airforce personnel before the concert.

    "We've been standing outside for an hour, but we still haven't figured out what we're going to say to him," said Staff Sgt. Nick Brand, standing in line with his brother, Ian, also an enlisted airman.

    Media was invited to videotape the interaction with Kid Rock, but minutes before service personnel went in to meet him, Kid Rock's management denied media access, saying Kid Rock wanted to keep the exchange private.

    "I thanked him for coming out here and showing us his support," said Sgt. Ian Brand.

    Other servicemen had guitars signed by Kid Rock.

    No photos were allowed, but what was taken by the musician's staff members.

    The concert started at 8:30pm with Kid Rock performing his radio hits.

    SOURCE: KXTV-NEWS10

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on Sat, 12/11/2010 - 8:57pm

Rock musician Kid Rock performed a free concert for servicemen and women at Fort Travis Air Base Friday night. The Grammy-nominated artist also met privately with a selected group of active and veteran Airforce personnel before the concert.

"We've been standing outside for an hour, but we still haven't figured out what we're going to say to him," said Staff Sgt. Nick Brand, standing in line with his brother, Ian, also an enlisted airman.

Media was invited to videotape the interaction with Kid Rock, but minutes before service personnel went in to meet him, Kid Rock's management denied media access, saying Kid Rock wanted to keep the exchange private.

"I thanked him for coming out here and showing us his support," said Sgt. Ian Brand.

Other servicemen had guitars signed by Kid Rock.

No photos were allowed, but what was taken by the musician's staff members.

The concert started at 8:30pm with Kid Rock performing his radio hits.

SOURCE: KXTV-NEWS10

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tay2's picture

Thu, 12/16/2010 - 9:13pm — tay2
BRILLIANT Thank You for Caring!
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Wed, 12/15/2010 - 12:32am — stephrocks
That was so cool that the media didn't but in. Good for you to keep it private.
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Tue, 12/14/2010 - 10:10pm — CONCETTA
WONDERFUL AND KIND.
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Tue, 12/14/2010 - 10:09am — Michaela_2
Thank You Kid Rcok & Band for coming to Travis AFB, had a fantastic time,. Took my Mom (63) who was very impressed with your talent ... I'm so proud of her sticking it out with me... You're the absolute best Kid, Sharing your time with others God will shurely shine on you when your at the Rckin Ranch smokin and rockin in the chair ~~ Much Love & Respect Michaela & Elke
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Tue, 12/14/2010 - 3:37am — Nixx Bieber
:-) thanks for the peek! ;-)

Mon, 12/13/2010 - 10:35pm — Bobbie Jean_2
God bless him for all that he has ALWAYS given to the Troops, straight from the heart... and apparently still is!
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Mon, 12/13/2010 - 5:05pm — kidrockangel
KJD Stop Spamming
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Mon, 12/13/2010 - 3:22pm — KingRock
hey Ritch...i love ur music...played almost every song i ,liked...almost every album of every album....from Devil without a cause....sure was a cause rite..lol....me & my GF are hoping 2g2 1of ur concerts in Canada sumday....(probably jam with u...lol....if we ever get that chance 2A show.....we both love ur music...especially when i sing them...Amen 2that...haha...peace out Rock.../Happy Holidays
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Mon, 12/13/2010 - 3:14pm — Blueeyesnurse4u
Kidd, your music rocks my soul.. :) Krissie
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Mon, 12/13/2010 - 12:40pm — Brian h.
Hey Rock, Just wanted to let you know got my tickets for the bosier city show. wanted to try and makje the detroit show but just not possible. I will also try and catch the show in mephis if duckets will allow it. We love you here in Austin and hope you can play a show here. The best ican say about your new album is I FEEL IT. your freaking honest and real and that is what i love about your music. Through your music you are a close friend that i have never met. I am honered that you share so much of you with me thru your music. Keep rockin. B Hatch in the ATX
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Mon, 12/13/2010 - 11:19am — emwarren
Very cool, I think it's great that you kept the media out of it!

Mon, 12/13/2010 - 11:19am — Terri Hammerel ...
You are such a caring man to everyone your fan's and our men and women fighting for our freedom..Thank You ..God Bless!!!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 11:43pm — mack266
Thank you for what you do. I am a military wife of 25 years and have 2 sons. One was in the Army and did 2 tours in Iraq and the other in the Navy and just got back from his second tour and had to bury a buddy when he got home. You have no idea what it means that you show up and always let people know that our boys are out there so no one forgets.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 10:50pm — Warriorwoman
Think it is awesome that you are supporting the troops. I have never served myself however my dad was in the navy and my husband in the Army sering two years in Iraq. Was hoping to caych your show in Cheyenne, Wyoming however most seats are sold out and we can not to standing room because of husbands PTSD. So hope to catch you next time around!!!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 4:15pm — Margo C
It's all about the troops, as it should be. Very cool.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 4:10pm — airforcewifey224
i was there friday night, it was the best concert ever. thank you for supporting my husband and our extended family in the states and over seas.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 3:02pm — Bell_2
That is so awesome. Dude the happiness on the faces of those people!!! Awe!! What a nice thing to do!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 2:35pm — Jennifer Lucier
I was at this Concert and it was AMAZING! I love you Kid Rock and you are one of the Most Talented Artist out there!!!!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 1:39pm — Andrea Cowboy Baby
Thats One Reason Why WE LOVE YOU KID ROCK
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 1:27pm — tracy_78
Amazing so many "stars" like to do this sort of thing with the media present to make it look good. It takes a great entertainer to keep it private. Thanks for all you do for the service men and women.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 1:25pm — Nakia Cooper
Kid Rock- Thanks for you continued support to those of us wearing the nations cloth! "We Were Born Free" BUT freedom is Never FREE!!! Keep on rocking.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 12:47pm — teslamike
Thats cool he still plays for the troops and doesnt care what the media says way too go kid sounds like every had a great time he really does care about the troops and there privacy media doesnt need too interfer in the private meetings cant wait too see kid in concert
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 12:16pm — misscorvette84
That will be memorable for alot of people for a very long time.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 11:58am — pamela0313
That was great!! ;)
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 11:47am — woolfy
Hi Kid! U are a very good-hearted man!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 10:43am — BOO_3
Love it... good for you!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 10:10am — camizzmom
My hubby won myself and my daughter tix to see Kid Rock at FT Jackson, SC. We are stationed at Ft Stewart, GA. The post gave away tix but just hads a certain number to give away. It was a way fro him to do something for us us while he was deloyed since he did deploy just weeks before the concert! Kid Rock was awesome we loved it, met new peeps and I really appreciate Kid Rock for doing what he does. I mean they bussed a good 15 or so buses of soldiers there to see him perform it was GREAT!
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 10:05am — Dawnis31
Man I wish I couldve seen it, not at Travis anymore. Thanks for doing that for our families, we do appreciate being spoiled once in awhile.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 10:03am — rocksavedmysoul
So kind.
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Sun, 12/12/2010 - 9:45am — NEA kid rock sista
you are awesome!!!!! not to many people like you...you care it shows you care...what you do is priceless...you are awesome...you have been granited a heart to show love and you have been given wealth to share...you are truely a amazen person...god bless you...you recognize the people who are important and show them they are not forgot!!! rock on man!!!!

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