Charlie Daniels and The Journey Home Project Announce Pentagon Art Exhibit

Country music legend Charlie Daniels' veterans non-profit The Journey Home Project (TJHP) has partnered with the Rich Povertyorganization to assemble a new art exhibit at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, titled The Alliance Collection, is a gallery of combat and civilian photographs taken by veterans and their families. The collection is now on display for public viewing.

"It's a real honor to do anything that benefits our heroes in the military, and to be a part of something displayed in the Pentagon makes it even more special," says Daniels.

Including photos from over 50 artists from around the globe, The Alliance Collection's purpose is to highlight veterans in the arts.

"Each corridor of the Pentagon has displays of our nation's military history," says TJHP board member Major General Terry "Max" Haston (retired). "These professionally designed exhibits reflect the factual lineage of our services. The Rich Poverty Alliance Collection goes beyond history but into the hearts and minds of our service members and their families. It reveals raw emotions and truth as seen through the lens of experience. It allows those, whose only exposure to the reality of military service is through what is reported in the media, a glimpse into our world."

Much like the coalitions of overseas deployment, The Alliance Collection includes imagery from international partners. Photographers hailing from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada and more are prominently featured. The collection includes photos taken during various conflicts throughout history, ranging from WWII through present day.

"For The Journey Home Project to step up and partner with us for an exhibit in the Pentagon means the world to us," notes Rich Poverty founder Tim Wallace. "The Alliance Collection is proud to get the backing of legendary musician and consummate veterans advocate Charlie Daniels in helping us showcase our world class photography. Our artists are sharing more than just stories of their wartime missions. This is the full journey through the eyes of the veteran."

"Now retired, Tim Wallace is a 26 year Army Ranger that has witnessed a lot of what we are sharing in the exhibit," adds TJHP co-founder David Corlew. "We met during a Ranger leadership course and realized that the concept of providing veteran photographers the opportunity to tell their personal story through the exhibit is a form of healing. And that's the business we're in."

The exhibit will be on display through March of next year and is free to the public for viewing while touring the Pentagon.

*Exhibit photos available for download HERE

About Charlie Daniels

From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor, and still a road warrior at age 82, Daniels has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has long populated radio with memorable hits and his signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Over the course of his career, Daniels has received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Daniels helps to shine the spotlight on the many causes that are close to his heart. He's a staunch supporter of the military and lends his time and talent to numerous charitable organizations, including The Journey Home Project, that he founded in 2014 with his manager, David Corlew, to help veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

For more information, visit charliedaniels.com.

About The Journey Home Project

The Journey Home Project is a not-for profit organization that assists other not-for-profits in securing funds to help causes that benefit veterans of the United States Armed Forces. TJHP was founded in 2014 by country music legend Charlie Daniels and his manager, David Corlew. In 2018, Major General Terry "Max" Haston joined TJHP as the non-profit's newest board member. Conscious of the need to assist our nation's veterans, they have set out to partner with organizations that do the most good, with the least overhead. Working in tandem with these organizations, TJHP is making a difference in the lives of American patriots.

For more information, visit thejourneyhomeproject.org.

About Rich Poverty

Rich Poverty is a community of people who live their best lives outdoors. They are people who enjoy the arts and how the arts give our lives meaning. Photography, videography, and literature are conduits through which our experiences can be shared. The organization has photographers from around the world who enjoy the common bond of great storytelling: stories that can be lost in the noise of the modern day. The organization's goal is simple: to showcase great art that moves the soul.

For more information, visit richpoverty.com.

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