‘National Memorial Day Concert’ to air on Arkansas PBS May 25

CONWAY — The 2025 “National Memorial Day Concert” will air Sunday, May 25, at 7 p.m. on Arkansas PBS and repeat at 8:30 p.m.
For 35 years, this multi-award-winning event, featuring uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings, has become an American tradition and is one of PBS’s highest rated programs. On the broadcast, celebrities share real-life stories spanning the broad history of our nation’s military conflicts, award-winning musicians perform songs in tribute to the country’s true heroes, and the finest performers from the United States premier military choirs and ensembles are featured.

The “National Memorial Day Concert” will be co-hosted by Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna, two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veteran’s causes and supporting troops in active service.
The line-up of performers participating in the 36th annual broadcast includes: Jack Everly, The National Symphony Orchestra, The Military District of Washington, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and The Soldiers’ Chorus of the United States Army Field Band.