STAMFORD Conn. and Fort Hood TX. December 4 2018 – The 16th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops celebration will be held today at Fort Hood with a two-hour special airing Thursday December 20 at 9/8c on USA Network. This year’s celebration will feature a special appearance by Jon Stewart former host of The Daily Show and a long-time supporter of our servicemen and women. In addition rising country music star Morgan Wallen will perform for the troops in attendance.

WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 to honor our servicemen and women and their families. In the tradition of Bob Hope WWE brings together the best of sports entertainment and pop culture with celebrity appearances and performances from music’s most popular acts in what is considered TV’s most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year

“Entertainment companies such as WWE and other nationally recognized performers and performances which have visited Fort Hood in the past are a tremendous morale booster for our Soldiers and their families ” said Col. Henry Perry U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander. “It shows how a little bit of their time can give our Soldiers some relaxation good fun and enjoy much needed down time experiencing something they don't see every day.”

“It is an honor to celebrate our servicemen and women for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice to our country ” said Vince McMahon WWE Chairman & CEO. “We are proud to return to Fort Hood and continue WWE’s Tribute to the Troops tradition for the 16th consecutive year.”

While in Fort Hood WWE Superstars will spend time giving back to military personnel and their families. Activities include a Be a STAR bullying prevention rally as well as hospital visits and military outreach initiatives across the base. WWE will also make a financial contribution to Celebration of Love a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. soldiers veterans and their families through their Soldiers of America program. This year Celebration of Love is holding a Christmas Toy Drive gifting 1 200 bikes and toys to military children at Fort Hood. WWE last held Tribute to the Troops in Fort Hood in 2010.

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About Morgan Wallen
Rising hit-maker Morgan Wallen is making his mark on Country music. Between PLATINUM-certified No. 1 summer smash “Up Down ” featuring Florida Georgia Line and his highly anticipated follow-up single “Whiskey Glasses” burning up the charts Wallen has burst onto the scene as a dynamite solo artist and in-demand songwriter. Wallen’s debut album If I Know Me (Big Loud Records) premiered in April of 2018 and was soon after named one of Taste of Country’s Top 10 Country Albums of 2018 So Far. With over 400 million combined digital streams to his credit he was spotlighted in CMT’s Listen Up “18 for 2018” class of newcomers named a 2018 Taste of Country RISER and earned opening spots touring with the likes of Luke Bryan Florida Georgia Line Chris Lane and Jake Owen. Wallen has co-penned hits for a Thousand Horses Dustin Lynch Kane Brown and Jason Aldean most notably on PLATINUM-certified No. 1 “You Make It Easy.” The Tennessee native is set to embark on his 26-city headlining IF I KNOW ME tour presented by Shiner Light Blonde starting January 4 2019 in Rosemont Illinois. For more information about Morgan Wallen visit morganwallen.com and follow him on Instagram Facebook and Twitter.

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