Wayne Newton’s deep love for his country has always been at the heart of who he is. Since Vietnam, he has performed for troops in every major conflict, an honor that led to his role as the “Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle” in 2000, following in the footsteps of Bob Hope. From 2001 to 2004, Wayne completed 16 USO tours, becoming the first to entertain in Afghanistan and Iraq. His dedication to the men and women of our armed forces earned him the U.S. Defense Department’s highest civilian award, and he has often said, “Entertaining for our troops overseas has been one of the highlights of my life.”

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Throughout his career, Wayne has been celebrated with numerous awards, including the “Secretary of the Navy Public Service Award,” the “Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment,” and the “VFW Hall of Fame Award.” He was also honored with the “Ellis Island Medal of Honor” and has been recognized for his contributions to countless charitable causes, including the National Association of Missing and Abused Children, Opportunity Village, and the LA Lupus Foundation.

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Wayne takes pride in his Native American heritage and was voted “Native American Entertainer of the Year.” He was also knighted "Sir Wayne Newton" in 1998, received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the First Americans in the Arts in 2000, and was inducted into the American Gaming Association’s “Gaming Hall of Fame.”

In addition to recording 165 albums, Wayne has left a lasting mark on Las Vegas, where he was honored with the city’s Medal of Honor and the renaming of McCarran Airport’s main road as “Wayne Newton Boulevard.” His star shines on both the Hollywood and Las Vegas Walks of Fame.

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Wayne’s incredible career stems from his passion for entertaining and giving back. His autobiography, Once Before I Go, captures his simple yet profound philosophy: “A man who dares to dream and pursue it, using my head for myself and my heart for others. To leave the world a better place than I found it. I guess that’s what I hope to do.”