I don’t know if it was Trump’s speech yesterday, coupled with today being the 4th, and all the commies trying to destroy this amazing country, but this new rendition of “God Bless The USA” by Lee Greenwood had me in tears.
This song is the elixir that every patriot needs to soothe their wounded hearts and souls.
Country singer Lee Greenwood, along with the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and a cappella group Home Free, released a new version of his song “God Bless the U.S.A.” this week.
“After singing ‘God Bless The U.S.A.’ for 30 years the same way, it’s like I kind of sat back and relied on listening. You know, what can I sing different here?” Greenwood told American Songwriter in an interview.
Greenwood also said the release of the song could not be more timely for our nation.
“When we were talking about collaborating not just with Home Free but also with the United States Air Force singers, I thought, well this is really a positive for the Fourth of July, being we’re not working,” Greenwood continued.
“God Bless the U.S.A.,” which Greenwood first released in 1984, reached seventh on the “U.S. Hot Country Songs” chart in 1984, but quickly became a timeless song played at many events celebrating America.
“I think the common thread in Nashville is, if Lee Greenwood doesn’t sing ‘God Bless the U.S.A’ on the Fourth of July, take the flag down. So we really wanted to make sure we had a virtual performance. It was just a great opportunity for me,” Greenwood said.
For some vocalists such as Austin Brown of Home Free, collaborating with Greenwood on such an iconic song was a dream come true.
You can watch the video below:
I don’t know about you, but I am more ready than ever to fight for this country and President Trump.
Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone.
This piece was written by Missy Crane on July 4, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.
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