Zac Brown Bandmembers showed theyre all heart when they played to a full stadium at New Yorks Citi Field Friday night. The Huffington Post was there as thousands of fans partied, screamed, chanted and belted out lyrics to the groups catchy songs, including Homegrown, Knee Deep and Colder Weather.But, in between sing-alongs and covers of Frank Sinatras The Way You Look Tonight and The Whos Baba ORiley, lead singer Zac Brown took the time to shed light on whats important to him and his bandmates.The group raised $40,000 that night just from ticket sales for their non-profit organizationCamp Southern Ground, which aims to give children of all abilities the opportunity to experience the magic of the outdoors. Brown also gave thanks to our military and those men and women whove served our country. The band has partnered with Wells Fargoto introduce concertgoers to the No Barriers Warrior Strong Pledge and Warriors to Summits,a program that empowers a team of veterans and transitioning service members with disabilities to work together to live a life of purpose. With Billy Westfall & his fiance Monica at Citi Field! Tonight's show was dedicated to our nation's extraordinary veterans and active military. Join us and @WellsFargo in honoring them. A photo posted by Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) on Aug 19, 2016 at 8:43pm PDT While performing their hit single Chicken Fried ' featuring the lyrics, Salute the ones who died, the ones that give their lives /So we dont have to sacrifice all the things we love ' the group brought serviceman Billy Westfall (pictured above) out onstage and honored him with a huge roar of applause from the crowd. And right then, Brown took the time to remind all of us who will make America great again.Its not the tippy-top that matters, its the people, Brown told the audience. As more cheers erupted, he continued, Its the heart of America that makes it [the best country in the world], its the people. Dont ever forget that.Its a sentiment that currently rings true. America and the world have been facing some trying times of late ' with everything from mass shootings to the presidential elections. Although many people at their concerts have differing views on a range of topics, the band knows music can transcend any issue.Its really just about taking care of each other, being my brothers keeper, trying to be tolerant and trying to be civil, Brown told CBS last month, referencing the idea that music unites their audience.Bob Marley said, The one good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain. And thats true. Being able to create things that make people feel good is an honor.Zac Brown Band is currently on itsBlack Out The Sun Tour, wrapping up on Sept. 18 at theMIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds. We loved the crowd at Citi Field last night! Up next: BOSTON! Head to nugs.tv to watch both nights LIVE via webcast. A photo posted by Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) on Aug 20, 2016 at 8:04am PDT The Huffington Post receives a percentage from the purchase of tickets bought via a link on this page. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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