The one and only Aretha Franklin performed “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s first inauguration on ... throwing in one of her signature lyrics, "Let's Get Loud." ...

As he neared the end of the song, dozens of other artists joined him on stage to sing the last verse. Barbra Streisand ... an emotionally charged "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the National Mall.

In the 1840s, my ancestors escaped the true drudgery of ... “Left Side of the Prairie,” by Bill Lapadat, appears on the first Thursday.

By William H. Kittelson Ordinarily I refrain from responding to the “Left Side of the Prairie” column. However, when Mr. Lapadat felt compelled to publicize that the United Nations had once again ...

Washington — President Trump struggled to land big-name musical talent during his first inauguration ... Aretha Franklin sang "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak ...

But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the ... In the 19th century, ‘Hail, Columbia’ was used at official functions, alongside ‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’ – whose tune is the same ...

when the best country album trophy is awarded in the main telecast. Beyoncé is not the first Black woman to win a country Grammy — although she’s the first in more than 50 years. The only ...

With her groundbreaking country ... when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act ii is a result of challenging myself and taking my time ...

Country music icon Kenny Chesney ... that he is in the process of writing his first book, "HEART LIFE MUSIC." "For the first time, I get to share with my audience and the world a lot of very ...

During the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Beyoncé became the first ... my, God—that I’m still able to do what I love after so many years. I want to thank all of the incredible country ...

Best country duo/group performance went to the 'Cowboy Carter' track. By Ashley Iasimone Beyoncé was officially awarded her first country Grammy at the 2025 pre-ceremony on Sunday (Feb. 2).