From left to right: Tim Montana, Mike Vanderjagt, Traa Daniels, Street Bike Tommy, Michael Ray (Photo provided by: Tim Montana)

NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – Music Knox/BMG Recording Artist That of Tim Montana The 5th annual American Thread Sporting Clays Shoot raised more than $250,000 for pro-military non-profit organizations Special Ops Xcursions and Heroes and Horses.

Since its inception five years ago, the event has collectively raised more than $1.5 million for causes dedicated to America’s men and women in uniform.

“The music community has once again come forward to support our nation’s heroes. » » said Montana. “Raising a quarter of a million dollars in one day is no small feat, and raising $1.5 million in just five years is incredible! This is just the beginning.

Held on October 1 at the Nashville Gun Club, Montana invited several of his famous friends to help this year’s cause: Michael Ray, Colbie Caillat, Tyler Farr, Traa Daniels (of POD), Lewis Brice, Mike Vanderjagt, Josh Phillips, Ben Gallaher, Street Bike Tommy (of Nitro Circus fame) and Michel Rotundo.

“The American Thread Shoot is an event that is always stuck on my calendar,” says Ray after last week’s filming. “This is an event where men, women and families come from all over to volunteer their time and give back to our men and women in uniform and their families. It’s about God, family and country. No better day. If you ask me then go out and shoot skeet and connect with friends and people who become friends for life. It’s an event that brings together the music and love of our military and our country. Everyone who works is a volunteer and every dollar goes to the charity of one’s choice that year and believe me, you never know who’s going to show up, I’m honored to be a small part of it.

Brooke Talmage from SoundGear Custom Hearing, one of the event’s sponsors, echoes Ray’s sentiment. “It’s an honor every year to be a part of ATS and SOX,” she says. “Together, they represent much of what we can all learn from giving back to the military families who protect ours.” I know SoundGear and I personally look forward to supporting their future projects.