WPBN shared this great article and information about a music video being shot in Petoskey, Michigan. The country artist “Cowboy Jax” Young is filming his next video to help raise awareness for veterans. Not only is this video all about the people who have served this country, he’s also looking for extra’s for the video. Read the article from upnorthlive.com for more details and the moving story behind Young’s video.
PETOSKEY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — If you live around Petoskey, you have the chance to be in a music video next week with country artist, “Cowboy Jax” Young to help raise awareness for veterans.
Jax and his team are looking for anywhere between 50 and 500 people who will line the streets of downtown Petoskey for the story of a veteran coming home.
When Young first visited Petoskey, the vice president of his foundation, S.A.V.E. Home Front knew it would be perfect for a project like this.
“When I crest the hill, I was just like ‘Wow, this is unbelievable,’ and having 17 years of professional entertainment background I was like we’ve got to do something here,” Young said.
The country music artist is using downtown Petoskey to accompany his song “Leave a Light On,” telling the story of a female veteran coming home.
“Her significant other originally doesn’t support her in the way that she needs to be supported,” Young said. “He feels that angst, and in the process writes a song and that song goes viral and it’s inspired by the green lights you can put in outside fixtures to show community support for veteran transition.”
Young hopes the video will help veterans find the support they need from the community.
As a veteran himself, Jax Young had a traumatic brain injury for 15 years and understands the struggles veterans go through.
“Ended up homeless, living in a garage and that eventually led to me attempting to take my life,” Young said. “Coming out on the other side, I realized what was a moment of crisis for me was a lot of people’s every day life and I felt like God put me in a position to see these things and be able to come out on the other side.”
PETOSKEY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — If you live around Petoskey, you have the chance to be in a music video next week with country artist, “Cowboy Jax” Young to help raise awareness for veterans.
Jax and his team are looking for anywhere between 50 and 500 people who will line the streets of downtown Petoskey for the story of a veteran coming home.
When Young first visited Petoskey, the vice president of his foundation, S.A.V.E. Home Front knew it would be perfect for a project like this.
“When I crest the hill, I was just like ‘Wow, this is unbelievable,’ and having 17 years of professional entertainment background I was like we’ve got to do something here,” Young said.
The country music artist is using downtown Petoskey to accompany his song “Leave a Light On,” telling the story of a female veteran coming home.
“Her significant other originally doesn’t support her in the way that she needs to be supported,” Young said. “He feels that angst, and in the process writes a song and that song goes viral and it’s inspired by the green lights you can put in outside fixtures to show community support for veteran transition.”
Young hopes the video will help veterans find the support they need from the community.
As a veteran himself, Jax Young had a traumatic brain injury for 15 years and understands the struggles veterans go through.
“Ended up homeless, living in a garage and that eventually led to me attempting to take my life,” Young said. “Coming out on the other side, I realized what was a moment of crisis for me was a lot of people’s every day life and I felt like God put me in a position to see these things and be able to come out on the other side.”
Now Jax spends his time trying to help others.
He hopes the “Leave a Light On” video goes viral and makes its way to anyone who needs some inspiration.
Starring as the veteran in the music video will be 2017 Miss Veteran America, Lindsay Gutierrez.
The shoot will take place on December 11 and 12.
On Monday December 11 is small scene filming at the hospital. These roles have already been filled.
On Tuesday December 12 community members are asked to meet at the gazebo at Peninsula Park by 6:30 p.m. for announcements. Shooting will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. The following businesses on Lake Street have agreed to stay open late for people to warm up during shooting times:
– Roast & Toast
– Glass Lakes Photography
– City Park Grill
