Madison Rising - Battered Not Broken (2017)

Billing themselves as America's most patriotic rock band, Madison Rising comprise lead vocalist Dave Bray (himself an armed-forces veteran), drummer Sam Fishman, and bassist Steve Padelski. The band released its self-titled debut album in 2011 via CD Baby; one year later, their rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" debuted on YouTube and garnered several million views. A second album, American Hero, appeared in 2013, also via CD Baby. Tom Dipietro eventually took over bass duties from Padelski, and a holiday single, "Soldier's Christmas," appeared one year later. ~ Steve Leggett.