I Saw America Today - Johnny Prill - Veterans Day Song

"I Saw America
Today"

Johnny's
tribute song
to honor
and thank
our veterans!

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The official song of National Grandparents Day is “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” by Johnny Prill
History of National Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day began with the compassion of Marian McQuade, who
believed in recognizing the vital role of grandparents.  This West Virginian housewife
encouraged Americans to value the knowledge and integrity that grandparents possess.  
She called upon the help of political authorities, church leaders, and civic organizations
to gather support for the cause.

West Virginia's Governor, Arch Moore, announced the state's first Grandparents Day
in 1973.  McQuade, along with her supporters, continued to campaign for this special
day by corresponding with media consultants and government representatives from
each state.  
After the approval of the United States Congress in 1978, President Jimmy
Carter signed a proclamation declaring Grandparents Day a National Holiday.

Grandparents Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day.  
September was selected to symbolize the autumn years of life.

The official song, "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa," captures the true meaning
of the holiday.  
United States Senator Debbie Stabenow told Johnny: "It is wonderful
that "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa" was chosen as the official song of National
Grandparents Day. You have put into words the unique relationship between
grandparents and their grandchildren."  The act of remembrance signified by the
Forget-Me-Not makes it the perfect flower for Grandparents Day.  The observance of
this holiday has gained popularity throughout the years and continues to grow stronger.
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The National Grandparents Day Song "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa"
was written and recorded by Johnny Prill

.....National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.  
.....................In 2013, National Grandparents Day falls on September 8.
Singer/Songwriter Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill recording "A Song for
Grandma and Grandpa"
Johnny Prill recording - A Song for Gandma and Grandpa
Johnny Prill has been called "one of the most creative songwriters of our time" (Bobby
Vinton)
.  From his hometown in Bad Axe, Michigan Johnny still possesses the same
immense passion for music as he did when he first began playing at the age of eight.  This
zest is always apparent to anyone lucky enough to catch one of his shows.  From a young
teenager volunteering to entertain the residents of a local nursing home to the many clubs
and venues he has performed at throughout the years, Johnny does everything a hundred
and ten percent.

In 2004, Johnny received
the National Songwriter's Award from The National
Grandparents Day Council in Chula Vista, California
.  The award was presented
in recognition of Johnny’s highly popular composition,
“A Song for Grandma and
Grandpa”
which is now the official song of National Grandparents Day. Johnny's
song was chosen because it portrays the wonderful unique relationship between
grandparents and their grandchildren.

Johnny presents a free outdoor concert annually to celebrate National Grandparents Day.  
The concert is held at
Courtney Manor Nursing Home where Johnny is their longest
running
volunteer, entertaining residents once a month for over 24 years.  Johnny states,
“They are our nation’s grandparents, and they are always so appreciative of the time I
spend with them.  Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many interesting
grandparents, and I hope I have the opportunity to meet many more.”

In a recent interview, Johnny had the opportunity to talk about has grandparents, his
volunteer work at local nursing homes and what inspired him to write "A Song for
Grandma and Grandpa."
National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first
Sunday after Labor Day.  
 

Johnny began his volunteer work at age 12 performing with his accordion at local  
nursing homes. In 2008, he received an award from Courtney Manor Nursing Home
for volunteering his musical talents, once a month, for 22 years.

In 2010, American folk singer Pete Seeger congratulated Prill on volunteering his musical talents.

In 2011, the Health Care Association of Michigan presented Johnny with their
"Volunteer Of The Year Award."
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Johnny's songs have also been featured in numerous publications including
Country Weekly, The Las Vegas Weekly, The Detroit News, and The Detroit
Free Press.
National Grandparents Day Photo - Grandma and Grandpa holding Grandchild
Welcome to
National Grandparents Day .com
A Song for Grandma and Grandpa (song clip)
The National Grandparents Day Song was written
by Award-winning Songwriter Johnny Prill
and features a Children's Choir!
Katie Naffie and The Perfect Blend Group singing A Song for Grandma and Grandpa

"Grandparents Day gives
grandchildren across the
nation the opportunity to
show love and appreciation
for their grandparents.
Johnny Prill's A Song
for Grandma and Grandpa
is exemplary of
such appreciation."

The National Grandparents
Day Council
Chula Vista, CA

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"It is wonderful that A Song for
Grandma and Grandpa was
chosen as the official song of
National Grandparents Day.
What a special tribute to
your talent as a songwriter.
You have put into words
the unique relationship
between grandparents
and their grandchildren."

Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator

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"Johnny is one of the most
creative songwriters of our time.
His warmth and understanding
blends itself into his lyrics and
music. It's a pleasure to know
Johnny as a friend and an equal
pleasure to record his songs."

Bobby Vinton
Mr. Blue Velvet

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"Here's to Johnny Prill and his song
for National Grandparents Day.
May his song spread around
the world and be translated
into many languages!"

Pete Seeger
Folk Singer

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Johnny Prill is a singer-songwriter
and the author of “A Song for
Grandma and Grandpa," the
official song of National
Grandparents Day!
Singer/songwriter Johnny Prill

Contact information:
Johnny Prill Music
1955 Steinhardt Road
Bad Axe, MI  48413

Telephone:  (989) 269-2158
e-mail:  johnnyprillmusic@hotmail.com

"Johnny Prill
is one of the
most creative
songwriters of
our time.”

Bobby Vinton
Mr. Blue Velvet
Johnny Prill's Polish Prince Song on Grammy Nominated CD!

Johnny Prill's
"Polish Prince"
song on
Grammy
nominated
CD!  

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In 2011, the
Health Care
Association
of Michigan
presented
Johnny Prill
with their
"Volunteer
Of The
Year Award."

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Proud Celebrity
Supporters of
Johnny's Free
Grandparents
Day Concert!

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Johnny's Polka
Beat
CD
featured as
Detroit Disc
of the week

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Johnny Prill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johnny Prill received a Five Star review from Martin Stein in the Las Vegas Weekly


Johnny Prill
received
a
Five Star
review from
Martin Stein in
the
Las Vegas
Weekly
for his
"Las Vegas"
Polka!
Stein stated
"Truly the best
polka song
about our town
ever recorded."

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In The
News

Johnny Prill’s
Song Chosen
As Official
Grandparents
Day Anthem

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Johnny Prill's
Polka Beat In
Las Vegas
Mercury

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Johnny Prill
To Host Free
Grandparents
Day Concert

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Award-winning Singer/Songwriter Johnny Prill

Johnny Prill
Singing "A
Song for Grandma
and Grandpa"
Johnny Prill with Jason Adams on the NBC 25 Today Show
Johnny Prill talks with Jason Adams about
his song
I Saw America Today on the
NBC 25 Today Show
Johnny Prill with Jason Adams and Joel Feick on the NBC 25 Today Show
Johnny Prill with Jason Adams and Joel Feick
on the NBC 25 Today Show
Johnny Prill featured in Country Weekly Magazine

Johnny's upbeat
song
"The Polka
Beat"
(which mentions
Alan Jackson)
was featured in
Country Weekly
Magazine.

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In 2013, Johnny
will celebrate
27 years of
volunteer work at
Courtney Manor
Nursing Home!

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