Until Friday night, I’ve never noticed anyone standing for Lee Greenwood's signature song, as Americans do for the national anthem. It triggered angry reactions from readers.

It was Irving Berlin who wrote the lyrics and music to “God Bless America” in spite of the fact that he couldn’t read or write the first note of music. Without question, he will be ...

In this edition of Emerging Queer Voices, Jay Ashdown writes about how the megachurch-centric HBO series helped him heal.

I want my son to grow up in a city—and a country—where singing “God Bless America” brings smiles, not suspicion. Where belief is still possible.

During the seventh-inning stretch, the crowd stood and sang “God Bless America.” My son, who has become increasingly interested in what it means to be American—especially after recent visits to the ...

Hours after Lamb of God covered Black Sabbath’s "Children of the Grave" at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, the band released a studio version of the track.

Vince Gill, Amy Grant Join Forces for “God Bless America” In honor of Independence Day, Vince Gill shared a clip from his 2004 performance of “God Bless America” with Amy Grant.

Brad Pitt, icon, is one thing that still works in America.

There are the “Star-Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

Happy Fourth of July, and God Bless America! Myra Adams is a political and religious opinion writer who served on the creative team of two Republican presidential campaigns, in 2004 and 2008.

From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these songs and artists have captured the essence of the United States.