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  1. Lee Greenwood. Melvin Lee Greenwood [1] (born October 27, 1942) [2] is an American country music singer-songwriter and saxophonist. [3] Active since 1962, he has released more than 20 major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. Greenwood is known for his patriotic signature song " God Bless the ...

  2. In May 2021, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York, Greenwood published a "God Bless the U.S.A." edition of the Bible. It has the U.S. flag on its leather cover and includes the texts of the Declaration of Independence , the Constitution , the Bill of Rights , the Pledge of Allegiance , and ...

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  4. Aug 27, 2021 · 20:14. 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 ...

    • Dave Paulson
    • Music Reporter
  5. Nov 5, 2001 · (Greenwood was the Country Music Association’s award for Male Vocalist of the Year in 1983 and 1984, and his "God Bless the USA" had been awarded the CMA’s Song of the Year honors in 1985.)

  6. Jan 17, 2020 · All 269 passages aboard died in the attack, one of the most brutal moments in modern history. To process his emotions, Greenwood turned to music, and “God Bless the U.S.A.” poured out of him ...

  7. T hink country singer Lee Greenwood, and you likely think “God Bless the USA.” The song Greenwood wrote on a bus 40 years ago was a hit soon after it was released in 1984, but it’s become ...

  8. The song got a lot of airplay after September 11, 2001, as patriotism became a priority in America. Greenwood explained to The Boot the inspiration behind this song: "I wanted to write it my whole life. When I got to that point, we were doing 300 days a year on the road, and we were on our fourth or fifth album on MCA.

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