WWII veteran Don Graves went from the battle of Iwo Jima to the recording studio!

Don Graves is a World War II veteran and one of the few who witnessed the flag being raised after the war in Iwo Jima.

This week, he is in Nashville celebrating not only his 100th birthday but also a newfound passion for songwriting.

Don and his co-writer Jason Sever stopped by the RFD-TV studio and spoke with Tammi Arender about his song “The Sand of Iwo Jima,” his time serving our country, and their partnership.

Related Stories

Market Day Music

Madison Hughes stops by to talk her trek to Nashville, finding her sound, and performs new music

September 29, 2023 02:08 PM

Currey McCullough

Market Day Music

Boy Named Banjo releases highly-anticipated album, Dusk

September 29, 2023 10:04 AM

Currey McCullough

Market Day Music

Meet Noah Peters, the “Singing Barber” who will serenade country hits to you while cutting your hair

You may have seen Noah Peters on TikTok where he sings to his clients while cutting their hair. He joined us here on the Market Day Report!

September 28, 2023 02:02 PM

Currey McCullough

Market Day Music

Bluegrass Gospel group Chosen Road talks about their Appalachian roots and new album

September 26, 2023 02:02 PM

Currey McCullough

Market Day Music

A Twist on Classic Country: Artist Ashley Ryan stopped by to talk “One Tractor Mind”

Ashley Ryan is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who is putting a modern twist on classic country.

September 22, 2023 05:41 PM

Market Day Music

“Can’t Forget About the Old Souls That Paved The Way": Makenzie Phipps stopped by to talk about her new song

September 21, 2023 04:44 PM

Veterans