Vince Gill and Amy Grant's throwback "God Bless America" performance from 2004 will have you feeling patriotic.

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

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.

Many of us weren’t even born when Kate Smith sang “God Bless America” for the first time. The song debuted in 1938 on Armistice Day (later known as Veteran’s Day).