(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and
out of the spotlight.)
I already knew I loved Army Sgt. Brendan Marrocco because his attitude after his bilateral
arm transplant was just so inspiring. The Iraq war veteran, now 26, lost both his arms (and his legs) after a projectile exploded
when he was fighting the fight near Baghdad about four years ago. As it turns out,
the first person he wants to shake hands with — after he shakes hands with his surgeon — is Blake
Shelton. They had a little Twitter conversation, and on Tuesday (Jan. 29) Shelton said, “Hey Brendan … I can’t WAIT
to shake the hand of an American Hero/Stud. … You my brother.” After which Marrocco responded, “@blakeshelton holy mother
of god!! I can’t wait. I’m a
... Continue reading... Courtesy: CMT News
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