Operation Rock The Troops: Emmy-Award-Winning Productions Meet the Story of a Purple Heart Recipient
THE COLONY, Texas (TXAN 24) — Veterans Day brought an evening of music, storytelling and military recognition to North Texas with Operation Rock The Troops hosting its annual Red Carpet Movie Premiere on Wednesday, November 11, at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony.
The event featured the Season 7 premiere of Highway Home: South Africa, the Lone Star Emmy Award-winning docuseries that follows American military veterans as they travel to South Africa and collaborate with a national recording artist to write an original song in less than 72 hours.
The production explores how veterans turn experiences of military service, personal loss and resilience into music and storytelling.
Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Shilo Harris also appeared for At The Breaking Point, a live presentation that featured special guest DPAK. Harris, who survived devastating injuries while serving in Iraq, who shared a perspective on recovery, trauma and life after combat.
The evening included acoustic performances by Marine veterans Josh Stone McDade and Aubrey Lynn, an appearance by the USA Cheerleaders and a launch celebration for The HIGHWAY HOME, a book by Dr. Deb Wood and Matthew JC.
Additional veteran-focused projects, including Stay In The Fight, Celebrity Softball Classic and Finding Peace: A Return To Vietnam, also received recognition during the program.
The red carpet and opening activities began at 5:30 p.m., and were followed by the live presentation at 7 p.m. and the premiere program at 7:30 p.m.
The event took place at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape, 5740 Grandscape Boulevard, Suite 100, The Colony, Texas.
Through music, film and personal accounts, Operation Rock The Troops aims to create opportunities for veterans to share their experiences while connecting their stories with the broader community.
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