About this episode

Tim Boyum interviews Lee Greenwood about the story behind his iconic song 'God Bless the USA' and its significance in American history.

Host Tim Boyum travels to Tennessee to meet up with Lee Greenwood. As America celebrates 250 years, Greenwood tells us the incredible story behind his hit, "God Bless the USA." From the inception on the tour bus to the stage with Ronald Reagan to an emotional story of singing it after 9/11, the song has defined his career. What you don't know is that the song almost never made it. A limousine trip to a record label executive's house on Halloween changed the course of history.

People in this episode

Host: Tim Boyum

Guest: Lee Greenwood

Topics covered

• music history
• American patriotism
• songwriting
• cultural impact
• personal stories

Keywords

• Lee Greenwood
• God Bless the USA
• American history
• 9/11
• songwriting
• Tennessee
• patriotism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: God Bless the USA

Places: Tennessee

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