Lionel's singer/songwriter style contains hints of the his Appalachian roots, infused with worldly-wise sensibilities, both lyrically and melodically.

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COUNTRY: Americana, FOLK: Modern Folk

Show all album songs: Soldier Songs


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âThe inspiration for this song came from several encounters with active military personnel, as well as their family members," says native West Virginian Lionel Cartwright. "I wanted to write a song that honors these men and women from a non-partisan point of view---from a soldier's point of view; while on duty in the field.â
Lionel was awarded "Disc of the Day" by music critic Robert K. Oermann for this single in Music Row Magazine:
"It has been 16 long years since Lionel Cartwright had a song on the charts. For somebody who used to be a chart-topping artist, his slip into comparative obscurity is one of the great Nashville mysteries. I, for one, have never forgotten what a talented fellow he is. And now he has a comeback single that demonstrates it all over again. For daring to be different, as well as offering a powerful song for our times, give this man a Disc of the Day.
He returns with this dramatic ballad about a soldierâs thoughts in the field. An emotional bulls eye, all the more so because of the stark, chilling production. A very, very welcome return."
-Critic Robert K. Oermann; MUSIC ROW MAGAZINE; January 18, 2008