Rock Rendition of "God Bless The U.S.A." Tops Billboard Rock Chart as Lee Greenwood Teams Up with Drew Jacobs
In a powerful collaboration, Lee Greenwood and viral country-rock sensation Drew Jacobs have taken “God Bless The U.S.A.” to the top of the Billboard Rock Chart with a groundbreaking new rendition celebrating the song’s 40th anniversary. This rock-infused version showcases Greenwood’s legendary vocals alongside Jacobs, who is known for his Billboard-charting transformations of country hits like “The Thunder Rolls” and “God’s Country.” The release has resonated strongly with both longtime fans and a new generation, cementing the song’s enduring relevance as a patriotic anthem.
Originariamente scritto da Greenwood nel 1983, "God Bless The U.S.A." è stato un capolavoro culturale usato in cerimonie, eventi militari e celebrazioni in tutta l'America. Greenwood raramente registra la canzone con gli altri, ma questa collaborazione segna un unico "passaggio del bastone".Greenwood ha condiviso, "Questa versione rock non è qualcosa che avrei fatto da solo, quindi sono eccitato per i fan e i compagni patrioti di sentirlo e condividerlo".
This release also makes history, as Greenwood, at age 82, becomes the oldest country artist to score a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Rock Chart. The milestone underscores the song’s universal appeal and Greenwood’s lasting impact on American music.
Jacobs, whose debut album charted No. 1 on iTunes Country, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his genre-blending style. The new rendition of “God Bless The U.S.A.,” available now on all streaming platforms, is poised to become a playlist favorite for a new generation.
Listen/download “God Bless The U.S.A.” (Rock version): https://lnk.to/GodBlessTheUSARock
‘An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood’ airs TONIGHT!
On Veterans Day, RFD-TV will honor those who serve this great nation by premiering a one-hour music special ‘An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood’ at 8/7c with a re-airing at Midnight ET / 11pm Central.
Music performances will include Big & Rich, Crystal Gayle, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, Jamey Johnson, John Berry, Michael Ray, Michael W. Smith + The Isaacs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Sam Moore + T. Graham Brown, Tracy Lawrence, and, of course, a finale performance of Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless The U.S.A.” with a cast of artists that also includes Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, John Conlee, Deana Martin, Neal McCoy, Billy Dean, and Rodney Atkins, among others. Special video appearances by Dolly Parton, Paula Deen, and Kid Rock!
During the taping of this special, two adapted homes were given to deserving veterans through Greenwood’s association with Helping A Hero, a 501(c)3 organization. Those homes were donated by Louis and Patti Breland of Breland Homes in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Nel corso della sua espansiva carriera, l’icona internazionale della musica country Lee Greenwood ha vinto numerosi premi CMA e ACM, un Grammy Award per le migliori performance vocali maschili su “I.O.U.” nel 1985, e una moltitudine di altre nomination a prestigiosi premi. La sua discografia comprende ventidue album di studio, sette album di compilazione, sette No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others. Il suo hit "God Bless the U.S.A." è stato tra i primi cinque singoli del paese tre volte (1991, 2001, e 2003), dando la distinzione di essere l'unica canzone in qualsiasi genere musicale a raggiungere quel successo. Ha raggiunto il Top 20 della Billboard Hot 100 poco dopo il 9/11. Conosciuto per il suo patriottismo e il sostegno degli Stati Uniti. Militare, Greenwood è stato onorato con la National Patriot's Award della Congressional Medal of Honor Society e ha intrattenuto le truppe in più di 30 USO Tours. Per maggiori informazioni, visitare leegreenwood.com.
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