Nashville, Tenn. — November 25, 2025 — GRATEFUL: The Scotty Hasting Story is up for a 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Emmy^® Award for Military – Short or Long Form Content. Honoring excellence in the television industry, the awards gala will take place in Nashville on February 14, 2026.
 
The film, produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, chronicles the story of Black River recording artist and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting. From the battlefield to the stage, experience the Army Veteran’s incredible journey. After being shot ten times on patrol in Afghanistan, Scotty sustained injuries that would shape the rest of his life. Follow Scotty through his recovery and medical discharge; see how he discovered purpose and meaning through adaptive sports, and witness how, during the falling curtain of COVID, he picked up the guitar and used music to push back the fears, the anxiety, and the PTSD. Through it all, VA was at his side. The film, which made its broadcast premiere on The Country Network on Veterans Day, can be seen HERE.
 
“I have only ever wanted to use my story and my music to help people, to try to inspire people, to show them that they can do so much more than they ever thought possible,” shares Hasting.  “I would have never in a million years thought that my story would be nominated for an Emmy. I am beyond excited and blessed and GRATEFUL.”
 
Also catch Hasting’s national television performance on the 10th Annual America Salutes You Concert , set to air in December on Peacock, Disney+, Fox Nation, YouTube, Hulu, Armed Forces Network and additional major streaming services.
 
The Emmy^® news comes on the heels of Hasting’s latest release, “Scars,” which lays bare a powerful testament to grit, resilience, and survival. With raw honesty, he walks listeners through the physical and emotional scars he’s carried— including the bullets he took while serving in Afghanistan. He doesn’t shy away from the pain. He owns it. He’s not afraid of “Scars.”
 

Listen to “Scars” now HERE
Watch “Scars” acoustic video HERE

 
Penned by Hasting alongside Daniel Ethridge and Cole Phillips, the tough and gritty “Scars” is the high-octane follow-up to his recently released cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son.” He first performed this song when he stepped into the historic Circle for his Grand Ole Opry debut on July 28, 2024 after being personally invited by Gary Sinise to help the Opry celebrate 30 years of “Forrest Gump,” and earned multiple standing ovations from the sold-out crowd. A video of his powerful acoustic cover of “Fortunate Son” is out now.
 
Earlier this year, Hasting honored our nation’s fallen heroes with his debut national television performance, sharing his songs “I’m America” and “Red, White, and Blue” during The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS and the National Memorial Day Parade where he shared his powerful story of military service with the American Veterans Center.
 
Continuing his mission to help others find healing through music, Hasting inspires audiences nationwide. For more information and tour dates, please visit scottyhasting.com and follow Scotty Hasting on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
 
ABOUT SCOTTY HASTING:
A Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky native, Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting served as an Army Infantryman with the 1st Infantry Division, 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry. In April 2011, he was shot ten times during combat in Afghanistan. Following a long recovery he found solace in music, first picking up a guitar in 2020. After signing with Black River Entertainment, Hasting released “How Do You Choose,” and his first EP, I’m America, a project hailed by Billboard as a “promising, impactful debut.” Later that year, Scotty released his version of a song that marked a turning point during his recovery while at Walter Reed, “Til The Last Shot’s Fired” with Lee Brice and Dolly Parton. His latest release, “Scars,” lays bare a powerful testament to grit, resilience, and survival.
 
In 2024, Hasting represented the U.S. with multiple performances in Normandy during the 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations and later made his Opry debut. Earlier this year, Hasting made his debut national television performance during The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS and the National Memorial Day Parade.
 
Now on a mission to help others find healing through music, Hasting continues to inspire audiences nationwide and has opened for artists including Lee Brice, Dave Grohl, Jelly Roll, Craig Morgan, and Tanya Tucker. In addition to his music, Hasting remains deeply committed to supporting fellow Veterans through partnerships with organizations like the PenFed Foundation, CreatiVets, Guitars 4 Vets, Operation Encore, and more.
 
For more information and tour dates, visit scottyhasting.com and follow Scotty Hasting on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.