Scotty Hasting will perform live following the Lexington Legends game on July 10 at Legends Field.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2026
In tribute to our military service members, The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes and the Lexington Legends have joined forces to present live music by former U.S. Army Soldier Scotty Hasting after the 7 o’clock Friday night (July 10th) game against the York Revolution at Legends Field. As part of the American 250 celebration, the Legends will wear a special edition, patriotic jersey to honor all who served and auction them off at a later date.
Hasting, a northern Kentucky native, served with the 1st Infantry Division in Afghanistan and was seriously wounded in an ambush in April of 2011. Narrowly escaping death, Hasting was left with severe nerve damage to his right hand and a loss of purpose as he was unable to continue his journey in the Army. The Purple Heart recipient filled the void with a newfound love for adaptive sports as competitive archery became his primary outlet to cope with PTSD —until 2020, when COVID-19 hit and shut down most of the world.
Not one to lay down and accept defeat, the former Army Infantryman picked up the unused guitar that sat in the corner of his room, opened YouTube and set out to teach himself how to master the instrument in hopes of fighting the isolation and silence. Hasting was immediately overtaken by this new passion after learning his first song, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith. He began to write his own original music and attended his first open mic night in Cookeville, TN —a night that changed his life forever as he found that he was able to escape his PTSD while on stage performing.
“I want to show people that it may be bad now, but I promise you it’s going to get better,” explained Hasting.
Now on a mission to help anyone struggling with loss or their mental health find solace through his music, Hasting strives to connect with his listeners by producing music that doesn’t need an explanation. Having found his escape from PTSD through archery and music, Scotty devotes his time and talents to several organizations, including Creativets, Guitars 4 Vets, and more to offer other veterans the same tranquility.
“We’re proud to partner with the Lexington Legends to bring Scotty Hasting to the ballpark for a special night that celebrates community and service,” remarked The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes President Andrea McCarren. “The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is excited to support these events and continue strengthening our commitment to Veterans and their communities.”
Tickets for the America 250 Celebration Night featuring a live performance from Hasting are on sale now at LexingtonLegends.com.
About PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes
Founded in 2001, The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that supports veterans in their transition from service to success in the civilian world. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than $55 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members and military families. PenFed Credit Union covers most of the salaries and administrative costs of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, so more of your donation goes right to our programs. To learn more, please visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
About the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and proudly serve as the longest-running professional sports team in Central Kentucky, delivering affordable, family-friendly entertainment at Legends Field. For tickets and more information, call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit www.LexingtonLegends.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing nearly 50 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action at AtlanticLeague.com.
