1. Stephen Cochran was born on September 17,1979 and is an American country music singer and songwriter.
17 Facts About Stephen Cochran
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In 2009 Stephen was named as a spokesman for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Research and Development.
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The VA and Stephen Cochran collaborated to produce a music video for veterans who need help.
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Stephen Cochran watched his father, Steve Cochran, wrestle with the machinery of Music Row as a struggling songwriter and artist.
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Stephen Cochran cultivated an interest in music beginning at Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Stephen Cochran worked his way through school writing songs and playing guitar.
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Stephen Cochran was a part of the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion; 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.
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In July 2004, while on convoy security Stephen Cochran was injured, leaving his back broken and without the use of his legs for some time.
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Stephen Cochran teamed up with other country music artists and began performing with John Rich and the MuzikMafia around Nashville.
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Stephen Cochran wrote with his friend from the band Trailer Choir Vinny Hickerson and eventually, they started their own writers' group.
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In November 2008, Stephen Cochran appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to promote the second annual "Salute to the Troops" benefit concert.
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In 2009 the VA asked Stephen Cochran to be the face of their research and development.
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In 2012, Stephen Cochran signed a production contract with New Voice Entertainment.
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In 2013, Cochran formed the live-music group titled "Stephen Cochran Project" including bandmate "Smitty" Byrne.
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The Stephen Cochran Project released their first self-titled album in 2015.
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Stephen Cochran then teamed up with fellow veteran and longtime friends Michael Hamilton and Daniel Broadrick to put out a non-genre EP titled "American Loser", it includes 6 new tracks all written or co-written by Stephen Cochran and Hamilton directed at helping other veterans heal and educate civilians about the veteran lifestyle.
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In 2020, Stephen Cochran was contacted by Hallmark Movies to buy the rights to his life.