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.
Originally written by Greenwood in 1983, “God Bless The U.S.A.” has been a cultural staple used in ceremonies, military events, and celebrations across America. Greenwood rarely records the song with others, but this collaboration marks a unique “passing of the baton.” Greenwood shared, “This rock-version is not something that I would have done on my own, so I’m excited for fans and fellow patriots to hear it and share it.”
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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Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U.” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven 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. His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours. For more information, visit leegreenwood.com.
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