KEEPERS OF THE FLAME A tribute to America's Farmers and Ranchers Jon Chandler’s Keepers of the Flame is the ultimate musical tribute to America’s ranchers, farmers and rural communities. Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources ConservationService, sponsors include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producer’s Council, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, the National Association of RC&D Councils and the Iowa Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. The CD is a staple of rural radio, and Chandler and his band toured the country in its support, appearing at scores of agricultural functions and rural concert venues. Jon’s tune, America’s Soul from this CD is the title track for America’s Soul Live!   A Sampling of Praise for Jon Chandler's Keepers of the Flame WINNER OF NINE MAJOR AWARDS, INCLUDING TELLY AND DALTON PEN AWARDS FOR COMMUNICATIONS EXCELLENCE. A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S RANCHERS AND FARMERS, RECOGNIZED AS AN IMPORTANT EXAMINATION OF RURAL AMERICA THROUGH SONG. THE TITLE SONG’S VIDEO HAS REACHED LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RURAL AMERICANS. CUT AT NASHVILLE’S FAMED QUAD STUDIOS, JON IS JOINED BY MANY OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S TOP STUDIO MUSICIANS INCLUDING SAM BUSH, CHRIS LEUZINGER AND TIM & MOLLIE O’BRIEN. These songs are tales of lonesome conductors and lovesick mothers, of the joys of impending fatherhood, a farmer’s life and death, a rancher’s worries about the future, the meaning of the American soul. As performed in Chandler’s rich, full baritone, they are riveting chronicles of a passing way of life. - SWALLOW HILL QUARTERLY Jon, this is the first fan letter I have written since my note to James Dean...Your music gave my sister and I joy as we drove back to Nebraska to see the remnants of our childhood...We sang along with your songs, turned the sound up loud, and felt like those ‘Wild McNickle Girls’ again. - EDIE BRUMBAUGH, Music Lover I really love Keepers of the Flame. When I’m asked who my favorite country music  star is, my reply will be Jon Chandler. - SHERRI HEAD, Music Lover   This CD [Keepers of the Flame] is a treasure.... - COLORADO TELEGRAPH TRACKS: (All tracks written and performed by Jon Chandler) America’s Soul That’s My Wife When I First Saw Her He Works the Land Red Tail Keepers of the Flame He Went Fishin’ Today Fifty Years Ago Wyoming Wind Sky Farmer I’m Going Home