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      • Beyoncé originally performed the track during President Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Lee Greenwood turned the song into a children's book, Proud to Be an American, in 2015. In addition to using the lyrics, the patriotic tome draws inspiration from the singer's own childhood.
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      God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood - Songfacts

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  3. americansongwriter.com › god-bless-the-usaBehind The Song: Lee Greenwood, “God Bless The U.S.A.”

    Jan 17, 2020 · Patriotism is at the heart of America. There is no better representation of that spirit than Lee Greenwood and his signature 1984 hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” It tugs on the heartstrings and ...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › God_Bless_The_UGod Bless the U.S.A. - Wikipedia

    "God Bless the U.S.A." (also known as "Proud to Be an American") is an American patriotic song written and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood, and is considered to be his signature song. The first album it appears on is his 1984 album You've Got a Good Love Comin'.

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    • May 21, 1984

  5. www.tennessean.com › story › entertainmentStory Behind the Song: Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the U.S.A.'

    Aug 27, 2021 · It's been nearly 40 years since Lee Greenwood wrote his signature "God Bless The U.S.A." — a patriotic anthem informed by his veteran father, his experiences traveling across the country in a ...

    • Dave Paulson
    • Music Reporter

  6. www.songfacts.com › facts › lee-greenwoodGod Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood - Songfacts

    Shellbie from Belton, Tx this song is the best song ever and it reminds me of my dad who is in the army and lee greenwood wrote this song because he is proud to be an american and those who disagree are not true americans cause true americans stan up for our nation; Dee from Northfield, Il I hate this song. It's jingoistic, and I just can't ...

    • Lee Greenwood
    • 2015

  7. www.beliefnet.com › columnists › faithmediaandLee Greenwood on faith, patriotism & the God Bless the U.S.A ...

    Aug 11, 2021 · Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 08/11/21. The Gospel According to Lee. Not quite. Available for pre-order now, the God Bless the U.S.A. Bible is a traditional ...

  8. nymag.com › intelligencer › 2021The Problem With the Lee Greenwood Bible - Intelligencer

    May 31, 2021 · The appearance of a “I’m Proud to Be an American” Bible honoring the Lee Greenwood song is a token of the strength of Christian nationalism and conflation of church and state and militarism.

  9. www.songwriteruniverse.com › lee-greenwood-godLee Greenwood Interview - Writing The Song "God Bless The USA"

    Jul 3, 2015 · Earlier this year, Greenwood released his first children’s book, Proud To Be An American. The book marks his third professional work as an author, and features lyrics from “God Bless The USA,” paired with colorful illustrations by Amanda Sekulow. Here is our new Q&A interview with Lee Greenwood: