Azar says he wrote "The Solider Song" from a perspective of a soldier who has been away from home an extended length of time and what they might have missed while being away. A soldier's separation can sometimes last a year or even longer, putting serious strain on a family.

"By the time I wrapped the tour with Bob Seger earlier this year, I was exhausted and really missing home and my family. It got me thinking about how the troops overseas must feel," explains Azar. "Although leaving my family for a tour is so trivial by comparison and comes no where close to what a soldier and his family must go through, I imagine I experience some of those same emotions that being gone away from home can bring. "

On Sunday, November 18, Azar will perform "The Soldier Song" during halftime at the NFL showdown between the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints, as part of their Military Appreciation Day.

Azar is presently in the studio working on a new record with mega-producer Justin Neibank (Vince Gill, LeAnn Rimes, Blues Traveler), who also served as co-producer on "The Soldier Song." Additionally, Azar will soon be releasing the long-anticipated CD, Indianola on Dang Records. Both projects are scheduled for release in 2008.

ExxonMobil continues to sponsor Azar's tour dates across the country. For additional Steve Azar news and a complete list of tour dates, visit www.steveazarlive.com