On May 18th and 27th, Nashville’s PBS station, WNPT, will air the one-hour special, Civil War Songs and Stories, a documentary highlighting the stories behind the songs that impacted soldiers and families before and during the war.

Narrated by actor David Keith, the documentary explains the music that inspired and consoled soldiers, as well as the how the music gave hope to hopeless circumstances. Throughout the special, featured modern performances of these Civil War songs are highlighted by modern day artists. Bice, a history and Civil War fan, was honored to participate in the special. Bice proudly recorded and performed, “The Bonnie Blue Flag,” also known as “We Are a Band of Brothers,” the 1861 marching song associated with the Confederate States of America.

“I am a huge Civil War buff and believe the music of that era truly explains the legacy,” explains Bice. “Music has always been a great narrative of time and performing ‘Bonnie Blue Flag’ was an honor.”

Along with Bice’s performance, the special also features performances by such artists as Crystal Gayle, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jason Ringenberg (Jason and the Scorchers and Farmer Jason) and Irish Folk Singer Maura O’Connell. William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys and Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers sing “Dixie” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” They are joined by bass singer, Tim Duncan, Chris Golden (William Lee’s son) and Jimmy Fulbright. Other artists contributing to the project are Don and Katie King, Les Kerr, Elizabeth Foster, the Princely Players and pianist, Jeff Martin.

The air time for the program is 7 p.m. on both May 18th and May 27th. For more information on the documentary, please visit www.wnpt.net. For more information on Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial events, please visit www.tncivilwar150.com.

For more information on Bo Bice and to hear his version of “Bonnie Blue Flag,” visit www.bobice.com

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