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Singing God Bless the USA at the Waikiki Beach Walk. Brian Nakashima (guitar), Mike Smith (keys). Announcer Brickwood Galuteria.

Sorry kinda far ;) but thanks to Big Island supporters for capturing this performance on this day!

This rendition is included in Traci's Hoku Award nominated CD "Feel the Breeze" in which Traci was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.

From Feel the Breeze CD liner notes:
"Following the events of 9/11/01, I was asked to sing this song for the opening of the Miss Hawaii Pageant the following year. The Miss Hawaii Organization gave me the creative freedom to compose an arrangement in my style with one of the best in the business, Pierre Grill. Since then, I've used this arrangement for other events in which our troops were honored.

As a yonsei or forth generation American, I am extremely grateful and proud to have been born and raised in America. The endless opportunities, resources, and freedom inspires me to dream big and do what I can to make this world a little better than when I arrived.

A special thank you goes out to Nisei veterans for helping Japanese Americans and especially this yonsei, in particular, be able to live with the freedom and opportunities that we do now.

I dedicate this song to all soldiers and veterans. I will forever be humbled and thankful for your ultimate courage and selfless sacrifice."

Note from Traci: If you're in Waikiki, please stop by the fabulous shops and beautiful music! http://www.waikikibeachwalk.com

Thanks to Amy and Conrad for recording & sending the footage!

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[njkellie1]

Amazing Job Traci! I love this song! You made it beautiful! Keep on singing!

xx Kellie xx

[tracitoguchiinc]

Thank you sooo much! :)