Today I am in Washington DC for the celebration tonight at the US Capitol televised on PBS and tomorrow on CBS for America 250. I have the privilege of narrating content for both events.
At the moment, I am sitting in my hotel room looking out the window watching our amazing fighter pilots rehearsing their flyover for tomorrow’s 4th of July celebration. I have been on military bases all over the world and seen these jets many times before but experiencing them practicing in the skies over our nation's capital in preparation for our 250th birthday is something quite unique, and special.
We live in a great country. It’s been wonderful to see how folks from around the world who have traveled here for the World Cup are enjoying so many of the things that we are so used to here. We have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which are the men and women who defend our country and protect our cities. Those whose service and sacrifice must not be taken for granted. Where would we all be if no one wanted to serve?
Over the course of our 250-year history, many sacrifices have been made. Thousands and thousands of our fellow Americans are buried in 26 military cemeteries in foreign lands with many more here at home. Each day at the Gary Sinise Foundation we work diligently to serve and honor these sacrifices by supporting those on active duty, those who have served, and the families that serve with them and have sacrificed alongside them.
I have met many over the years and they inspire me each day with their triumphant spirits. America is an evolving idea created by those who chose to fight for independence and freedom against a tyranny. We have inherited that idea, and while there certainly have been many extremely challenging moments in our history, there have been many triumphant ones to celebrate.
In this new video of a song called Triumphant, written by my son Mac Sinise and his pal Oliver Schnee, we include a few triumphant shining moments in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.
Please enjoy: https://t.co/8p24ILOaSu
Last night in Reading, PA! 📸 👏
MANILOW is performing his last concert in a select number of cities.
Don’t miss your chance to say goodbye to Barry when he visits you!
🎟️Click here to buy tickets now: https://t.co/K9QqGXlwpx
#BarryManilow#TheLastConcerts#WhatATime
23 Days!!
As we eagerly await for the Premiere of
#ACastleofOurOwn, Sat. June 27 8pm/7c, @hallmarkchannel, it’s also exciting to know we will see a chock full of Brennan Elliott in June into July. I am excited about that too. Will post air times as they draw near.
For nearly a quarter century, Cooter’s Place has been part of the Smoky Mountain experience, and today I want to share an important announcement with all of our friends and fans.
Our Smoky Mountain journey began in Gatlinburg back in 2002, where so many wonderful memories were made through the years. Later, we brought Cooter’s to nearby Pigeon Forge and continued building something very special with all of you. Now, after nearly a quarter century in the Smokies, we are preparing for our final season there.
For the rest of this season, we’re planning a wonderful lineup of events, celebrations, reunions, stories, music, laughter, and memories with the people who helped make The Dukes of Hazzard such a lasting part of American pop culture.
We are especially excited to welcome Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, Byron Cherry, and Jeff Altman during this closing season, along with the wonderful staff here at Cooter’s who have loved and cared for our visitors through the years like family.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have given us so much joy, and we hope fans will come celebrate with us one more time in the Smokies. We want these final months to be full of fun, friendship, and appreciation for the generations of people who have supported us.
And while this chapter is coming to a close, Cooter’s is not going away. We will still be going strong at Cooter’s in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, and Cooter’s in the Valley, Luray, Virginia, and we look forward to welcoming fans there for many years to come.
This is not goodbye just yet. We still have a whole season ahead of us, and we intend to make it count.
Thank you for loving Cooter’s Place and for keeping the spirit of The Dukes of Hazzard alive all these years.
#OnceBeforeIGo returns the Top 10 on the AC Charts!
The timeless single from @barrymanilow’s forthcoming album #WhatATime marks six decades of Top 10 hits!
Stream now: https://t.co/qLRDBpvjgk
Friendly Reminder
#AllSummerLong
Tue. Mar. 3, 2026, 2pm/1c.
@Hallmark_Family
Join us and enjoy the summer breeze as we join Captain Tia - Autumn Reeser and Chef Jake - Brennan Elliott on the Pacific Yellowfin in this lovely and fun movie.
Sponsor a flag for America’s 250th
Flags will be flown at The Hermitage in summer 2026, then sent to you, supporting preservation & education.
🔗 https://t.co/s4QwtWJFHz
This project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
Dropping our holiday menu early? Sleigh. 🛷🎄 Nov 28–Dec 6 👇
IT’S TIIIIIIIIIIME! 🎄☃️ Holiday treats are HERE! For the first time ever, holiday flavors are here early! Stop by our US locations TOMORROW for a new festive menu, available until Dec 6 ❄️
🎄HOLIDAY TREE CAKE (NEW)
🟤 STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (NEW)
✨ SNICKERDOODLE SANDWICH COOKIE
🧂 SEA SALT TOFFEE SKILLET COOKIE
🍫 BROWNIE BATTER COOKIE
🔴 RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE COOKIE
🍪 MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
The biggest shopping weekend is almost here! 🎁✨
🖤 Black Friday: New markdowns + FREE gift w/ $25+
🏛️ Museum Store Sunday: 20% OFF in-store
💻 Cyber Monday: 25% OFF online w/ code CYBER25
Shop now 👉 https://t.co/zj39twMsIo
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