America has had an official national anthem since 1931. Yet when the country reaches its most defining moments, it keeps choosing a different song. After September 11, it was Ray Charles at the World ...

On February 23, 1940, American folk legend Woody Guthrie wrote 'This Land is My Land' in his hotel room in New York City. The song would go on to become one of the most influential and iconic folk ...

What is an “American song”? Simply defining this term raises a whole bunch of questions. Is an “American song” one that is about America? Is it one that played a role in American history, or one that ...

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity. In a country as ...

"America The Beautiful," "This Land Is Your Land," "God Bless America," and "The Star-Spangled Banner" are beloved classics that celebrate the nation. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary ...

Patriotic songs go hand-in-hand with fireworks and an impressive food spread for the ultimate Fourth of July celebration, Memorial Day outing, or patriotic event. From classics like "American Pie" by ...