Country Music Television (CMT) presented a special on patriotic songs over the July 4 holiday and Don Cusic, professor of music business at Belmont, was a special commentator on the show. Featured artists on the show included Aaron Tippin, Bill Anderson, Darryl Worley, Chely Wright and others. Cusic is also a special commentator on a show featuring “Independence Day” by Martina McBride.