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Performance of Encore History's WWII show for the MVPA International Convention at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh, WI.
Rosie the Riveter 2024 Convention at the Inn at Opryland, Nashville, TN (hosted by the American Rosie the Riveter Convention and joined by original WWII Rosies and Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee. Background audio: Jody Ingalls.
Live entertainment for the 49th Annual MVPA International Convention, held September 2024 at the EAA grounds in Oshkosh, WI.
Featured Videos
German and English lyrics blend in this version of Stille Nacht/Silent Night.
Inspired by a true story from an Ardennes Forest Christmas Eve in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge and sung by Jody Ingalls of Encore History. Find a link to the original story on YouTube.
One-woman Shows & Event Clips
Sentimental Journey: Songs that Brought the Boys Home, Encore History's one-woman WWII show.
Jody Ingalls joins Senator Mitch McConnell in honoring WWII vet.
Performance of "There'll be Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover," made popular by Vera Lynn in 1941 to honor WWII veteran Ralph Reese at a 2017 Lincoln Day's dinner.
Aluminum Overcast Elizabethtown event overview. B17 photos used by special arrangement with EAA.
Promotional Videos
Lottie Moon: The Christmas Offering
I’ll Be Home for Christmas: 1940’s Christmas Show
During World War II, the tradition of singing the National Anthem at sporting events began as a way to show support for American troops. Jody Ingalls of Encore History relives history with a 1940s rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Louisville Bats Slugger Field.
Recorded Tracks
Encore History’s recorded version of “(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover." Original song, made popular by Vera Lynn in 1942, was composed by Walter Kent with lyrics by Nat Burton.
Jody Ingalls sings "We'll Meet Again," made popular by Vera Lynn. Part of Jody's one-woman show, "Sentimental Journey," the song plays here with pictures of WWII heroes we've met and performed for with Encore History. Click here for speaker and entertainment bookings.
Original song by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
Background audio tracks for orchestra tracks used by permission of www.karaokeversion.com and www.tencymusic.com
Ft. Knox Fridays Video Series
Our Ft. Knox Fridays videos have been enjoyed by thousands on Facebook. We’ve published our three favorites on YouTube so we can share them here with you.
Originally telling the story of Ft. Knox or Kentucky connected soldiers, Ft. Knox Fridays videos are expanding to share the stories of WWII and Korean War veterans we’ve met through our travels.
Jody Ingalls shares the story of WWII veteran Ken Stovall.
Jody Ingalls shares the story of WWII veteran Nick Lovdjieff, whose charming romance story mirrors the song, "Oh, What it Seemed to Be."
Encore History shares the story of Korean War veteran Art Carlson and his WWII ship models in this Fort Knox Fridays video series episode.