By Christian Lopez, Stars and Stripes A pair of chart-topping musicians are bringing their talents on a tour of U.S. military bases in Japan, according to Armed Forces Entertainment. Gnash — whose 2016 song “I Hate U, I Love U” featuring Olivia O’Brien peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 — will join… Read more »
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Gnash & Marc E. Bassy Bring AFE Tour to Troops in Japan
Singer-songwriter duo bringing unique concert series to military this fall Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) announced today that gnash and Marc E. Bassy are co-headlining a tour in Japan this October. The tour will bring these musicians’ unique music styles to troops stationed across the region from Oct. 21 through Oct. 26, 2019. This one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter… Read more »
AGT STAR, Magician Rob Lake Bringing A Little Magic to American Troops Stationed Overseas
Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is proud to announce that America’s Got Talent magician, Rob Lake, will be touring in the Pacific Region Oct. 16 through Oct. 26, 2019. In an act of solidarity with his fellow compatriots protecting the red, white and blue, this will be Lake’s twelfth year touring with AFE. Lake will be… Read more »
Sweet Siren Sounds Off in Germany
Top 40 Hit and Classic-Rock band, Sweet Siren, performed across American Army bases in Germany this August for their first Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The Minnesota entertainers, represented by Time Music Agency, brought a slice of home to U.S. troops over two stops. Other highlights from the tour include: The band was able to play… Read more »
What to Do on Your 72?
Labor Day weekend has arrived! There will be time to sit by the pool and grill, or maybe you’ll be looking at memes on Facebook while on duty. Either way, we’re giving you our tips to celebrating during the long weekend. Wherever you’re stationed, we’ve got your back with some ideas that will get you… Read more »
Songwriting Experience for Veterans Inspired by AFE Tour
By Richard Sisk, Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding a partnership with a Nashville nonprofit that links veterans with professional songwriters and musicians at retreats the VA describes as “helping veterans share and cope with military experiences through music.” Bob Regan, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and founder of “Operation Song,” is up-front about the group’s goals:… Read more »
Chris Kroeze returns from overseas tour with troops
From WQOW Barron’s Chris Kroeze is back on U.S. soil after spending the Fourth of July holiday overseas singing to our troops. The Voice finalist was in the Middle East and Africa. While we do not know exactly where he played, we do know that he held 11 performances for our troops abroad as part… Read more »
Kid Ink, Jason Derulo take their talents to troops in the Pacific
By Carlos M. Vazquez II, Stars and Stripes Popular hip-hop artist Kid Ink recently wrapped up a whirlwind Pacific tour, where the “Show Me” and “Main Chick” rapper performed for thousands of troops at bases in Korea and Japan. Sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, the six-performance jaunt kicked off on July 2 at Osan Air… Read more »
US Women’s Soccer Champs Score Warm Welcome
Armed Forces Entertainment had the honor of bringing former members of the United States Women’s National Soccer team out to tour over the summer. Kylie Bivens, Thori Bryan, Danielle Fotopoulos, Natasha Kai, Shannon MacMillan, Nikki Serlenga, Saskia Webber, and Staci Wilson traveled Southwest Asia, Guam, and Japan to provide meet and greets, as well as… Read more »
Happy Fourth from AFE!
As far as I’m concerned, that’s America’s mixtape. We’re bringing you a playlist of must-haves this Fourth of July! No matter where you are, grill-out or relax to the songs that celebrate this special day. To all our troops and their families, thank you for the sacrifices you make to protect our freedom. Your bravery… Read more »