American Anthems

The War and Treaty Write "Soldier On All Fours"

Singer/songwriters The War and Treaty craft a heartfelt and moving song based on Jason Johnson and his non-profit organization, Project K-9 Hero. Michael and Tanya Trotter discuss the reason behind using certain keys and lyrics in the song to emphasize key points they are trying to highlight.

The War and Treaty Write "Soldier On All Fours"

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