In April, 1993, Junior Achievement brought their National Business Hall of Fame presentation to Nashville's Opryland Hotel. I was asked to write and produce a music video saluting JA's ingoing program to give underprivileged kids insight into the free enterprise system. Kevin Kenworthy and I crafted "Give the Children Hope" as an ode to education. The video showed children in school and play along with around 12 Country artists who performed sections of the song. The talent ranged from Connie Smith to Charlie Daniels to Lee Greewood and Michelle Wright. Lloyd Wells provided the arrangement for the Opryland Park musicians who provided the track.

Give the Children Hope

1993 National Business Hall of Fame music video; "Give the Children Hope" written by Alan Nelson and Kevin Kenworthy, arranged by Lloyd Wells; track by Opryland USA musicians. Around 12  Country Music performers contributed, ranging from Opry star Connie Smith to Charlie Daniels, Michelle Wright and Lee Greenwood. Could be described as an ode to education - video highlighted Junior Achievement programs benefiting underprivileged kids in depressed urban areas.

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