CreatiVets

You’ve seen us on the news — now here’s why it matters. Every spotlight helps us reach more veterans, fund more programs, and save more lives through creative expression. CreatiVets isn’t just a story worth telling — it’s a mission worth supporting. Text GIVE to (877) 766-2559 and go to CreatiVets.org TODAY! #CreatiVets #Nashville #KellyClarkson #KevinBacon #Veterans

🎶 New Music from CreatiVets — Where Stories Become Songs 🇺🇸 1️⃣ We Puerto Rico (feat. @howie_dorough , @hellodq ) — Written Coast Guard veteran Roberto Prieto, this song honors the countless Puerto Ricans who’ve served, reminding us that service is for family, legacy, and country. 🇵🇷 2️⃣ For The Me I Haven’t Met (feat. @thesoundlings ) — Written by Army veteran Jacob Burns, this song speaks to PTSD, healing, and hope: a reminder that we are never truly alone. 🕊️ 3️⃣ Won’t Last Forever (feat. @arilask ) — Captain Shawn Tillman shares her story of resilience and courage, from the battlefield to advocating for mental health awareness. 💪 4️⃣ Na Koa Lele (The Leaping Knights of the Hawaiian Isles) (feat. @quinn_loggins ) — Colonel Hiroshi Kato’s tribute to Hawaii’s warrior spirit and lifelong dedication to teaching, service, and community. 🌺 5️⃣ If Freedom Was Free (feat. @johnnyandheidi ) — WWII veteran Irving Locker reminds us that freedom isn’t free — a powerful message from one of our last living heroes. 🇺🇸 ❤️ Support more stories like these — text GIVE to 8777662559 #CreatiVets #VeteransInMusic #HowArtHeals #MusicHeals #VeteranVoices #VeteranStories #PTSDRecovery #HealingThroughArt #FreedomIsntFree #PuertoRicanVeterans #HawaiianVeterans #WWIIHeroes #MilitaryToMusic #SupportVeterans

One of the best parts of Fan Fair is getting to see so many fans from all across the country. Huge thanks to @creativets for hosting!

Veteran Doug Ziegler recently joined the Songwriting Program at Sound Stage Studios, where he worked alongside a mentor and professional songwriters to turn his military experiences into a song that will last forever. From writing backstage at the Opry to stepping onto the legendary stage itself, Doug’s journey is a reminder of the healing power of music and storytelling. At CreatiVets, veterans only have to tell their story once — after that, the song carries it forward. ❤️ If you’re a veteran looking for an outlet, a community, or a way to process your experiences through art and music, we encourage you to learn more at CreatiVets.org. Help us continue changing veterans’ lives through creative healing by becoming a monthly donor today. #CreatiVets #VeteranStories #MilitaryVeterans #Songwriting #HealingThroughMusic #VeteranSupport #MilitaryCommunity #PTSDRecovery #MusicHeals #VeteranVoices #Nashville #GrandOleOpry #SupportVeterans #ArtHeals #Nonprofit

Art has the power to heal. For Richard (@veteranart ) 2025 @elevateprize winner, art helped him reconnect with parts of himself after returning home from war. Today, his organization @creativets helps wounded veterans heal through music and the arts. #ElevatePrizePartner

This Mother’s Day, we’re honoring the women who never stopped showing up. ❤️ “Dear Mom” was written as a heartfelt tribute to the mothers who carried their children through life’s hardest moments — especially the ones that came home from war carrying battles no one else could see. For many veterans, moms are the first ones to answer the phone, the first ones to notice something’s wrong, and the last ones to give up on them. This song is a thank you to the women who kept believing when things felt impossible. At CreatiVets, songwriting gives veterans a way to tell the stories that are hardest to say out loud — and “Dear Mom” is one of those stories. Happy Mother’s Day to every mom, military mom, and mother figure who stood beside their loved ones through it all. 🌸🇺🇸 #MothersDay #DearMom #CreatiVets #VeteranStories #MilitaryMoms #VeteranHealing #Songwriting #Filmore #CountryMusic #MilitaryFamily #ArtHeals #Veterans #MothersDay2026

This Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we’re honoring the strength behind the uniform. 🇺🇸❤️ Veterans Keith and Sue Brownell met while serving in Korea, endured deployments, distance, war, and the difficult transition back home — all while fighting to keep their marriage and family together. Through years apart, long nights overseas, and the unseen struggles that follow service, they leaned on trust, communication, and each other. Their story is a reminder that military spouses serve too. They carry the weight of sacrifice, uncertainty, reintegration, and resilience alongside the ones they love. At CreatiVets. stories like Keith and Sue’s show why healing matters — and how art and community can help veterans and their families reconnect after service. Today, take a moment to thank a military spouse for everything they do behind the scenes. 🇺🇸 #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay #MilitarySpouse #VeteranStories #CreatiVets #VeteranSupport #MilitaryFamily #AirForceVeterans #PTSDAwareness #VeteranHealing #ArtHeals #SupportVeterans #MilitaryLife

This National Military Appreciation Month, we’re honoring the veterans who have trusted us with their stories, their creativity, and their healing journeys through art and music. 🇺🇸 At CreatiVets, we’ve seen firsthand how songwriting, visual art, filmmaking, and creative expression can help veterans process experiences that are often difficult to put into words. Every story shared through our programs is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and humanity behind the uniform. Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting more veteran testimonies and sharing the impact these programs continue to make in the lives of combat veterans across the country. Take a moment this month to thank a veteran, listen to their story, and show appreciation for the sacrifices they’ve made for all of us. If you’d like to support our mission and help us continue providing life-changing programs for veterans, visit CreatiVets.org #NationalMilitaryAppreciationMonth #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #Veterans #CreatiVets #VeteranSupport #ArtHeals #MusicHeals #VeteranStories #SupportVeterans #CombatVeterans #MilitaryCommunity #HealingThroughArt #HealingThroughMusic

Are you ready to transform war with us? On May 29th join us as we transform a warship, veterans, music, and stories into a powerful performance full of art and healing to honor Memorial Day. We are premiering two new works and are joined by award-winning singer songwriters Johnny and Heidi from CreatiVets. You can’t miss it. Tickets are limited so get yours today. (Link in bio) #dance #veteran #artandhealing #performance

CreatiVets Presents FROM MILITARY TO MUSIC Four voices of service. One night of song. A writers round featuring veteran and active duty songwriters. . Ticket link is in the comments below!!! ⬇️ . #veterans #military #songwriter #countrymusic #livemusic

At CreatiVets, moments like this change everything. Brett came to Nashville from Alaska with a story—and left with a song written at the Grand Ole Opry and recorded alongside professional musicians. What started as a conversation turned into something real… something that not only helps him, but reaches other veterans who may not yet have the words. That’s the power of what we do. We give veterans a space to be heard, understood, and transformed through creativity. If you believe in that mission, help us keep it going. 👉 Become a monthly donor 📲 Text GIVE to 877-766-2559 🔗 creativets.org #CreatiVets #VeteranStories #MusicHeals #ArtHeals #SupportOurTroops #DonateNow #Nashville #Songwriting

At CreatiVets, we help veterans turn their stories into something powerful—through art and music. From writing songs backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with professional songwriters, to hands-on visual arts programs in painting, ceramics, and more—every experience is designed to give veterans a creative outlet to process what they’ve been through. One veteran shared that hearing his story turned into a song was so life-changing, it inspired him to keep creating—and help others find that same healing. That’s what your support makes possible. Your donation gives veterans a voice, a community, and a path forward. 👉 Become a monthly donor 📲 Text GIVE to 877-766-2559 🔗 creativets.org #CreatiVets #VeteranSupport #ArtHeals #MusicHeals #DonateNow #SupportOurTroops #MentalHealthAwareness