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American Anthems
What You’re Here For
Season 1
Episode 6
Singer Ruston Kelly meets Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program supporting intellectually disabled adults. Bonding over their pasts, Ruston writes a ballad celebrating Melissa's work and the good we can do when we realize our purpose.
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Cam surprises the Black Book Project founder with an anthem urging us to act now.
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Lindsay Ell and Kristian Bush craft a song for a woman helping sexual assault survivors.
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The War and Treaty creates an unforgettable ballad for a veteran saving military K-9s.
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Lee Brice creates a guitar jam for a "hope dealer."
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Jennifer Nettles surprises a cancer foundation founder with an anthem about his life.