Vietnam Veteran's son Mark Wills new song Crazy Being Home

Country singer sheds light on PTSD
by Davia L. Mosley
dmosley@mdjonline.com
September 30, 2011

Platinum-selling country singer Mark Wills will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the North Georgia State Fair. The Georgia native is known for his songs such as “Don’t Laugh At Me,” “Nineteen Something” and “Jacob’s Ladder.”

However, his single “Crazy Being Home” has a special purpose: It brings awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. Wills said his father suffered from PTSD, and the singer wants to bring more attention to the cause.

“I am the son of a retired Vietnam veteran,” he said. “When my dad returned, he was inexplicably a ‘changed’ man. The problem was we didn’t know what it was or what to do for him.”

Wills said the inspiration for the song also came from a soldier (and personal friend) who is active duty with the special forces. Wills said, “His story and reaction inspired me in such a way that we hope it serves as a message to speak to all of our veterans to say, ‘You are not alone.’”

The country star has been a spokesperson for USA Cares since 2009. The nonprofit organization helps post-9/11 military families by providing financial and advocacy support.

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