Musician and singer Jeff Evans and music producer LT Bobby Ross have a lot in common, more than just a love of music. It has to do with their shared experiences and the effects that war has on each individual and their families. Together, they have written a song titled “Say Hi To Dad for Me” and produced a music video on YouTube. They are in search of a recording artist who wants to record this special song.
Jeff Evans lost a brother, a veteran of the Iraq war, and both his father and his uncle to the Vietnam War. LT Bobby Ross is a decorated Vietnam veteran. The bond they share is considerable in loss of loved ones and love of country.
We spoke with Jeff Evans about the project.
How did the ‘Say Hi to Dad for Me’ song come about?
Jeff Evans: After the loss of my brother last summer, I wrote a song about my brother, my dad, and my uncle. My brother was a veteran of the war in Iraq who was injured there and suffered terrible wounds. I lost both my dad and uncle in the Vietnam War. As my brother was being buried next to my dad and my uncle, the last thing I said to him was “Say Hi To Dad For Me“.
LT Bobby Ross
How did LT Bobby Ross get involved with the project?
I mentioned this song I had written to a retired Nashville music producer I met about 3 years ago. He is also a decorated combat veteran from the Vietnam War. The bond we share is one of being the son of a soldier killed in Vietnam and a veteran who fought for our country.
What was the process of writing the song like?
Bobby Ross liked the hook “Say Hi To Dad For Me” and we became co-writers on this song. Bobby Ross and I have sent over 2,000 emails back and forth writing this song that has taken 6 months to complete. Through his patience, teaching, and incredible talent, we came up with a song about the loss of loved ones and the plight of families who have members that serve in the armed forces.
Jeff Evans receiving his gold star license plate from then Governor Gibbons in honor of his dad.
What is the status of the song now?
Bobby Ross sent it back to Nashville upon completion to be produced by the best and it is now done. We are now trying to get the song cut by a country music recording artist.
If you know of an interested recording artist, email Jeff Evans at [email protected].
