NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Imaginaries are proud to announce their new role as Ambassadors for Guitars For Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Veterans heal through the transformative power of music. To celebrate this meaningful partnership, the duo has released their heartfelt song, “Carry Me, Carry On (Veterans’ Song),” now available on all major streaming platforms.
To stream and download “Carry Me, Carry On (Veterans’ Song),” click HERE.
In collaboration with Guitars For Vets, The Imaginaries aim to raise awareness and funds to support Veterans impacted by PTSD and service-related trauma. Guitars For Vets provides a 10-week structured guitar instruction program, offering Veterans a path to healing, connection, and community. As the newest members of the Guitars For Vets Ambassador roster, The Imaginaries join the ranks of renowned artists such as Tommy Emmanuel, Ali Handal, and others dedicated to this important cause.
The song’s music video, recently premiered by Wide Open Country, features powerful images honoring Veterans. It includes personal photos of The Imaginaries’ family members who served, along with photos submitted by fans in tribute to their loved ones in the military. Wide Open Country describes the video as “a unique partnership that brings attention to a vital cause.”
Through this partnership, The Imaginaries are committed to amplifying the life-changing work of Guitars For Vets, with “Carry Me, Carry On” serving as a tribute and a powerful reminder of the ways we can support America’s Veterans.
To date, The Imaginaries’ music has been featured in over 75 placements across film, television and advertisements. They recently had two songs featured in the Netflix film Mending The Line, a story about a wounded Marine who learns fly fishing from a Vietnam veteran to cope with his emotional and physical trauma.
The duo released their newest single, “Crossroads,” which features No. 1 Billboard charting blues rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa, on October 4. In August, The Imaginaries released their cover of Frankie Valli’s timeless classic, “My Eyes Adored You.” The pair also has an on-camera performance of the track featured in REAGAN, starring Dennis Quaid, which also premiered in theaters that same day. The duo released their single and music video for “Whole Lotta Livin'” on July 26, which features GRAMMY® award-winning hitmaker Vince Gill on guitar.
Written by Shane Henry and Maggie McClure of The Imaginaries along with GRAMMY® award-winning songwriter Jeff Silbar (Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Rogers), “Whole Lotta Livin'” captures the spirit of seizing the moment and embracing new adventures. With its uplifting melody and lyrics about breaking free from routine, this song is a call to live life to the fullest and celebrate every day.
The duo is currently embarking on their Wheels To The Pavement Tour. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit ImaginariesBand.com.
WHEELS TO THE PAVEMENT TOUR DATES
Nov. 29 The Gatlin Brothers: Country & Christmas Concert w/ Special Guests The Imaginaries @ Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Temple – Guthrie, Okla.
Dec. 13 The Imaginaries ‘Finally Home for the Holidays’ w/ Special Guests @ Beam Live – Presented by Magic 104.1 FM KMGL – Oklahoma City, Okla. **
Dec. 20 The Imaginaries Christmas Show @ the Rook – McKinney, Texas
**Full Band Show
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ABOUT THE IMAGINARIES
The Imaginaries are an Americana/Rock and Roll band formed in the open plains of Oklahoma. Consisting of husband and wife duo Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (piano, vocals), their debut album was released March 26, 2021. It was recorded in famed Muscle Shoals, AL with legendary “Swampers” and serves as both an introduction to The Imaginaries and the beginning of their journey as a band after both singer songwriters have enjoyed their own successes as solo artists. The songs are filled with effortless harmonies, heartfelt lyrics and real-life lessons. Maggie, with her subtly sweet vocals and piano-driven style fuses seamlessly with Shane’s blues-rock grit to form their own unique blend of Americana/Singer-Songwriter/Rock and Roll music. The Imaginaries were selected to open for the Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour in 2019. The duo has recently opened for artists like Judy Collins, John Waite, Sixpence None The Richer and more. Maggie and Shane wrote/produced the soundtrack for and made their debut as Film Producers with feature film, A Cowgirl’s Song, written/directed by Timothy Armstrong. The film stars Cheryl Ladd, Savannah Lee May and Darci Lynne. Maggie and Shane also co-star in the music driven family feature film, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, now on Netflix. The duo has had over 75 placements with their songs featured in film/television/ads. They currently have two songs featured in the film Mending The Line on Netflix, which rose to the No. 1 Movie on the platform in March 2024 and have a track featured in, and appear on camera performing it, in the biopic Reagan starring Dennis Quaid.
ABOUT GUITARS FOR VETS
Since 2007, Guitars for Vets has served at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. Through our unique, 10-week structured guitar instruction program, we put the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s heroes, helping to foster renewal, connection and community. G4V’s goal is to help veterans find solace in music and restore purpose, passion, and joy in their lives. The program helps veterans improve their communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills. G4V has distributed over 8,000 guitars for free, fulfilled over 80,000 lessons, and has chapters in over 40 states.
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