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

    Jan 17, 2020 · The song is not only a display of American pride, but it also serves as a tribute of sorts to a Korean Air Lines flight, which was shot down over the Russian coast by a USSR jet fighter. The date...

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  6. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-godThe Meaning Behind The Song: God Bless the USA (I'm Proud to ...

    Nov 13, 2023 · God Bless the USA, also known as I’m Proud to Be an American, is an iconic patriotic song written and performed by Lee Greenwood. Released in 1984, the song quickly became a symbol of American pride and has since become a staple at events and gatherings celebrating the United States.

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

    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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  8. leegreenwood.com › product › proud-to-be-an-americanProud To Be An American Children’s Book - Lee Greenwood

    As you sit together reading the words of my to your child or grandchild, and viewing the illustrations that reflect the lyrics, it is my hope that young and old alike will feel tremendous pride in being citizens of the United States of America.

  9. www.billboard.com › music › music-news'God Bless the USA': Lee Greenwood on 30 Years of a Patriotic ...

    Jul 4, 2013 · When asked how it felt to have crafted a song that has impacted so many lives — here and abroad, Greenwood said “I’m proud and flattered that my song can give courage to people who believe in...

  10. 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...