What an incomparable gift Lee Greenwood gave us with 'God Bless the U.S.A', a song ingrained in America's soul. It endures as one of the most loved patriotic songs of the last century. This legendary, award-winning country music artist now offers personal insights into America's challenges and her future in his book, Does God Still Bless the U.S.A.' The book calls for citizens to embrace an authentic patriotism while pointing out problems that simply should not be happening in our country. When our ancestors landed in America, they believed their 'inalienable' rights came from a God who loved them and blessed them with the opportunity to establish a new nation. Unapologetically, Lee urges the return to faith and the founding principles that have proven to be the strength of our civilization. Each chapter illuminates areas essential for maintaining our freedom, prosperity, and safety. Lee Greenwood believes America is at a crossroads and people are wanting someone to tell the truth. Here it is...

Reaching the Top 10 on four occasions in three decades, this tune is treasured in both times of turmoil and patriotic celebration. Rick Holdsworth crafted this bold and exciting handbell arrangement with martellato lifts, malleting, and shakes to provide rhythmic drive and vitality that is perfect for concerts and festivals.

"God Bless America" is a song most Americans know well. It is taught in American schools and regularly performed at sporting events. After the attacks on September 11th, it was sung on the steps of the Capitol, at spontaneous memorial sites, and during the seventh inning stretch at baseball games, becoming even more deeply embedded in America's collective consciousness. In God Bless America, Sheryl Kaskowitz tells the fascinating story behind America's other national anthem. It begins with the song's composition by Irving Berlin in 1918 and first performance by Kate Smith in 1938, revealing an early struggle for control between composer and performer as well as the hidden economics behind the song's royalties. Kaskowitz shows how the early popularity of "God Bless America" reflected the anxiety of the pre-war period and sparked a surprising anti-Semitic and xenophobic backlash. She follows the song's rightward ideological trajectory from early associations with religious and ethnic tolerance to increasing uses as an anthem for the Christian Right, and considers the song's popularity directly after the September 11th attacks. The book concludes with a portrait of the song's post-9/11 function within professional baseball, illuminating the power of the song - and of communal singing itself - as a vehicle for both commemoration and coercion. A companion website offers streaming audio of recordings referenced in the book, links to videos of relevant performances, appendices of information, and an opportunity for readers to participate in the author's survey. Based on extensive archival research and fieldwork, God Bless America sheds new light on cultural tensions within the U.S., past and present, and offers a historical chronicle that is full of surprises and that will both edify and delight readers from all walks of life.

A picture book adaptation of Lee Greenwood's patriotic song, God bless the U.S.A.

A unique inspirational book of words & color photos about our flag & country, based on the song written & performed by Lee Greenwood. Cherish your dreams, hold tight to your ideals, march boldly to the music that only you can hear. Even in our darkest moments, Americans have always had hope. By remembering our history, holding on to our values, & supporting each other, we have found the strength to face any struggle thrown our way. Greenwood wrote ¿God bless the USA¿ in 1983 ¿to bring people together. We have our differences & that is one of the many strengths of our country. I hope this song can let us sing together as Americans & perhaps our differences won¿t matter so much.¿ Includes a CD & lyrics. Illustrations.

"A special thanks to my friend Lee Greenwood. I've heard you perform many times and it gives me chills whenever you sing 'God Bless the U.S.A.'" --Former Pres. George Bush "I've been an admirer of Lee Greenwood's talents for many years. However, not until he accompanied me on my last U.S.O. tour did I really become aware of the impact this man and his song 'God Bless the U.S.A.' has on not just the military personnel, but Americans of all ages. Lee Greenwood's performance is as dynamic as I've ever witnessed." --Bob Hope "We had the chaplain say a little prayer for the protection of our service men and women and then we played Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the U.S.A.'. . . Anybody who knows me knows I love that song. . . . Then we just said, 'Okay, now let's go to work.'" --General Norman Schwarzkopf Lee Greenwood's contemporary anthem "God Bless the U.S.A." has touched the hearts of millions of Americans, inspiring a renewed spirit of national pride and patriotism. This platinum-selling song underscores the reasons Americans are willing to sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy and expresses gratitude to those who have paid the ultimate price.

"Steve Almond is one of our finest literary provocateurs. His stories are without equal in their beautiful terrible honesty. Stylish and finely wrought, these are tales with the force of life itself.