Brother's Song

NASHVILLE,TN (May 1,2007) Heather Davis, one of Music City's brightest young talents, has just released a music video stirring emotions nationwide. "Brother's Song", was co-written by Heather and Robert Ellis Orrall more than two years ago, and crowd reaction to the song has been strong.

But "Brother's Song" is more than just a ballad that inspires memories of a lost loved one. It's the story of a soldier who dies overseas at war, as told through the eyes of his little sister. The music video was produced as a tribute to all soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for his or her country, and several soldiers are honored in the music video.

Pictures of fallen service men and women from around the country are featured in the video. One such officer is Corporal Patrick Nixon, the first soldier from Tennessee to die in the line of duty in Iraq. Officer Nixon's father says they have embraced the song as an anthem for soldiers such as his son.

"When we first saw it, hearing Heather sing and then Pat's picture came up....it took my breath away," said David Nixon, Patrick's father. "I think the song really shows what families feel, both in terms of loss and pride, and we're honored that Pat is in the video." Patrick was a fourth generation soldier in the Nixon family. His great grandfather served in World War I, his grandfather served in World War II, his father David served in Vietnam, and Patrick along with his two brothers all served in the military as well.

"Whenever I do a show I include "Brother's Song" in my set, and someone in the audience always seems to connect with the song," says Heather. "It's a great feeling to know my music is having such a positive impact on people."

Heather and Robert penned "Brother's Song" one afternoon during a writing session in 2005. "When we sat down that day, we had no intention of writing about personal loss, the war, anything in particular, the words just sort of fell into place."

Heather has been in the public eye performing and acting for more that ten years. Some of her credits include winning top honors at the "Sing To Win" talent competition at the "World Famous" Wildhorse Saloon in 2001. A few years later, Heather received a standing ovation at the Grand Ole Opry during a guest appearance on the show.

Robert, Heather's co-writer on "Brother's Song," has enjoyed success as both an artist and songwriter. He scored a Top 20 hit in 1992 with "Boom! It Was Over," and he performed with Carlene Carter before moving to Nashville in the 80's.

Some of his writing credits include country hits for Shenandoah ("Next To You, Next To Me") and Mason Dixon ("When Karen Comes Around").

In addition to Robert, Heather has written with many blue chip songwriters along Music Row such as Richard Marx, Liz Hengberg and Phillip White. She has also performed at Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe', and has appeared on the same bill With such great country artists as Ronnie Milsap, Trick Pony and Beth Neilsen Chapman. ( less )

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• son
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[lgjocaj]

@jwbunny21 Im so sorry for ur loss..i lost my one n only big brother a month ago Jan.29th ina car accident:'( his designated driver was high (he didnt kno that) n spinned outta control going 150mph on a 50mph zone..its very sad n heart-breakin i kno what ur goin thru trust me im goin thru it too. Hope god gives u n ur family strength n my family as ell! R.I.P - they are in a better place now n we'll see them again on the other side!!

[kyanamommy08]

My big brother did his basic and was shot to death the night he was done and celebrating. I miss you so much.big brother. I hope your playing with your neice up there. My hero, my big brother, my soldier. I love you Jordan. Rest in paradise.

[musicfreak911rocker]

my brother is leaving for the army in july im gonna follow in his foot steps and join the millitary

[xxthomasxxfinkxx09]

@sznitek80 well put im tired of people comparing which branch is better in my eyes their all the best and all my heroes thank all of you for your service in my eyes and in my heart you all are my superstars and hall a famers and for the fallen may you never be forgotten as you stories of bravery shall be past on from on to another rest in peace my big brother and all of the other who died fighting for us

[sznitek80]

from a seal to all all my brothers in arms, one flag, one heart, one fight, one meaning, you know the rest, we've shared it alive and we'll share it when we meet in the glory skies...

[roxxnodrugs]

I miss my brother ...he don't miss me ..:(( ..

[shelby950]

My brother aint Blood, but I love him anyway. I am proud of what he has done for me..war isn't like the game we always played as little kids

[jwbunny21]

My brother Chris may he always be in my heart. He died only 2 weeks ago:(

[MarmosetSpeaks]

Joseph Michael Truscello. I love you my big brother. I miss you so much. <3

[jlc6398]

Does anyone know the piano notes to this? I'm singing this for a chorus concert, and I'd think it'd be awesome if I could play and sing this at the same time. Semper fi<3