August 9, 2006
Derik performed at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. His performance was from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm on the Daily's Community Stage.

July 21, 2006
Derik performed at the Crusaders for Kids Ham N Jam festival at Expo Gardens in Peoria, IL. This was a benefit for needy children. Remember folks, this awesome concert they put on, "It's all for the kids!"

June 17, 2006
Derik joined Crusaders for Kids at the IL Freedom Run in Marseilles, IL. Crusaders For Kids sold raffle tickets for a 2006 Street Glide to support their cause. Derik had CDs for sale, with proceeds going to Crusaders for Kids . "It's all for the kids!"

May 8-10, 2006
Derik continued on with his VA Home, Hospital and Post Tour. They traveled to many different VA Homes and Hospitals throughout Illinois, stopping at posts along the way. The stops included Illinois Veterans Home in Anna IL, Marion VA Medical Center in Marion IL, American Legion Post # 120 in Effingham IL, Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno IL, Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle IL, and American Legion Post # 1115 in Spring Bay IL.

May 4, 2006
Derik kicked off his VA Home, Hospital and Post Tour. Derik was honored to entertain at the VA Home in Murfressboro TN. He said "the American Veterans there are some of our Country's Heroes." In the afternoon Derik spent time with the very decorated Veterans at the Murfreesboro VA Hospital facility and their Great Staff. None of this would be possible if not for our Freedom that came from Our American Veterans and our Support that comes from Our Sponsors.

April 14, 2006
Derik and his family were present with the American Legion Race Team and their Driver Jerick Johnson at American Legion Post # 88 in Nashville. Derik looks foward to more opportunities to promote the American Legion and our Nations Veterans with Team Johnson Motorsports.

April 12, 2006
Derik joined the American Legion Race Car Fan Club with Team Johnson Motorsports to help promote the American Legion and the # 76 Freedom Car at Post # 82 in Inglewood, TN.

March 31, 2006
Derik and his Management Team met with Mr. Jerry Rivers, the Director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization in Tennessee, to join in raising funds for the VETERANS HELPING VETERANS program.

March 20-25, 2006
Derik stopped in at many different American Legion posts from Nashville to Illinois. On the way he stopped in at the National Headquarters of the American Legion in Indianapolis.

March 17, 2006
Derik joined the March of Dimes and Mix 92.9 at Noshville's Deli in Nashville for "Breakfast for Babies". The March of Dimes current National Campaign is prematurity. They are raising money for research, awareness, and education to help families to have healthier babies.

February 26-27, 2006
Derik attended the American Legion National Headquarters for their Legislative Conference in Washington DC. His booth was a great success, where he sold CDs and informed the State Department Heads of his extraordinary campaign.

February 3, 2006
Derik performed at Tennessee State Department American Legion Mid-Winter Conference in Nashville, TN. He also had a booth at the weekend long conference, selling his CD with proceeds going to American Legion Post 88 in Nashville.

January 25, 2006
Derik traveled to Austin, TX to attend the Texas American Legion State Department's Mid-Winter Conference, which was January 26 - 28.

January 7, 2006
Derik attended a benefit for Mrs. Thomas Bratt at the American Legion Post # 661 in Washburn, IL. Tom Bratt, who has passed away, is an honored veteran. Derik performed a small acoustic performance. God Bless the Bratt family.

December 20, 2005
Derik was aired on WFMB out of Springfield IL on December 16th, 19th, and 20th on their "Pass or Fail" segment. He "passed" all 3 times!

December 2, 2005
Derik was featured in the December 19th issue of Country Weekly magazine. He was featured on page 18 in "The Scoop" by Larry Holden.

November 14, 2005
Mitchell Keller of Borderline Networks, a popular internet radio site, which is syndicated nationwide and on 10 European networks, aired an interview with Derik the week of November 14th. Mitchell Keller's show has 3.5 million listeners.

November 12, 2005
Derik appeared at the American Legion Post 661 in Washburn, IL. to kick-off sales of his first album, and to help promote his first radio single "She's Got What Gets Me". Derik signed his autograph to each CD purchased. The sale was a big success! Thanks to all that came out to support the Washburn American Legion Post 661 and Derik!

November 3, 2005
Derik had his Showcase hosted at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN. Everyone who contributed to the project was invited to the festivities along with all members of the industries' community. There was open bar and catering for all guests.

September 5, 2005
Derik participated in the Toluca, IL Labor Day Celebration Parade to promote his self-titled debut album, featuring the patriotic songs "There're Still P.O.W.s at the V.F.W." and "The All-American Legion".