Music that Makes You Proud to Be an American
When one of our patriotic holidays comes up on the calendar, every American sees the world in red, white and blue. Whether it's a Forth of July fireworks party, or a trip to the cemetery on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day to honor a fallen soldier, we are reminded of the sacrifices that it takes to keep this wonderful, diverse country of ours free. And even though not everything is perfect about the USA, we have much to celebrate and be thankful for.There have been many songs written about this wonderful place, The United States of America, and here is a list of some of the best ones. Warning: Some are so patriotic or touching, you may need a tissue!
God Bless the USA (I'm Proud to Be an American) - Lee Greenwood
Sing-along-line - "And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A." (Video link)
Letters from Home - John Michael Montgomery
Sing-along-line - "I fold it up an' put it in my shirt, pick up my gun an' get back to work An' it keeps me driving me on, waiting on letters from home." (Video link)
If You're Reading This - Tim McGraw
Sing-along-line - "And know my soul is where my momma always prayed that it would go. If you're readin' this I'm already home." (Video link)
American Solider - Toby Keith
Sing-along-line - "When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right. I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace at night. American soldier, I'm an American soldier." (Video link)
Born Country - Alabama
Sing-along-line - "I got a hundred years of down home running through my blood. I was born country and this country's what I love." (Video link)
Only in America - Brooks & Dunn
Sing-along-line - "Only in America dreaming in red, white and blue, only in America, where we dream as big as we want to." (Video link)
8th of November - Big & Rich
Sing-along-line - "Saw the eagle fly, through a clear, blue sky 1965, the 8th of November." (Video link)
R.O.C.K in the USA - John Mellencamp
Sing-along-line - "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. yeah yeah! Rockin' in the U.S.A." (Video link)
Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly - Aaron Tippin
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