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Understanding "God Bless the USA": An open letter to my hero, Lee Greenwood. (NEWSPEAK Blog)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:55:45 GMT

Because we can, let's take a closer look at "General" Lee Greenwood's lyrics. In the spirit of patriotism, you understand. If tomorrow all the things were gone, I’d worked for all my life. And I had to start again, with...

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Where's Lee Greenwood today? (NEWSPEAK Blog)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:14:22 GMT

Every Independence Day, only question comes into mind: Where is the most patriotic American, a true hero, the person who had the courage to write "God Bless the USA"? Where is Lee Greenwood today? Last year, he was at Disneyland,...

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A Napster Free Musical Interlude: GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood (Cyber Hermit)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:29:25 GMT

To my American brothers and sisters, There’s a lot of politics that’s been tossed onto this song over the years, but to Hell with that. It still brings a lump to your throat. This is a time to put aside all our differences, all our disagreements, all our political discord and recognize what we have in common [...]

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21 hilariously hyperbolic pro-America songs (Bring it On!)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:03:30 GMT

1. Lee Greenwood, “God Bless The U.S.A.” C-list country singer Lee Greenwood has built a career on his pride in being an American, which at least entitles him to know that he’s free. Countless Republican politicians have similarly adopted “God Bless The U.S.A.” as a showy demonstration of undying patriotism. But given the song’s solemn vow [...]

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Happy 4th! (miss zoot )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:02:38 GMT

... I hope you have a great holiday and have someplace you can go light sparklers and sing along with Lee Greenwood. That is what the holiday is all about, right?

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Happy Independence Day! (monoblogue)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:20:30 GMT

... and my party’s nominee for the United States Congress. God Bless America. All this needs is the Lee Greenwood soundtrack behind it. Then again, I’m more partial to Metallica’s “Don’t Tread On Me” as a patriotic tune. Regardless, it’s actually quite inspiring to know that a number of naturalization ceremonies take place on or about the Fourth of July. Apparently many who wish to become citizens...

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The Worst Song Ever Recorded (Blog of the Moderate Left)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:00:06 GMT

... policies that only damage our nation further. I refer, of course, to the continuing presence of Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be An American” in our national discourse. (more…)

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Patriotic Videos Celebrating Fourth of July (BizofShowBiz)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:41:19 GMT

Americans will be celebrating their Independence Day on the Fourth of July. Here's several patriotic videos from major music artists singing songs commemorating the day. Martina McBride - God Bless America (LIVE) God Bless the U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood Patriotic 4th of July Video

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13 Things Independence Day-related things (Notes in the Key of Life)

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy Swanson) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

... pets, singed shrubs, and melted G.I. Joe dolls. (from FactMonster.com)10. "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood originally reached the Top 10 on the country music charts in 1984, and again rapidly climbed the music charts after the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The song also was on the country charts in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War.11. The patriotic poem "America the...

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PH Towers by Westgate Celebrates Its Topping-Off (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

... to the top of the building and featured entertainment by American country singer and songwriter Lee Greenwood, best known for his hit God Bless the USA. PH Towers by Westgate is a soaring glass tower which stands 52-stories high and encompasses 1.9 million square-feet. When the project is fully completed, the PH Towers by Westgate will total 3.2 million square-feet and over 1200 units....

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Making Patriots [Reader Post] (Flopping Aces)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:28:54 GMT

... around the world. And while some people may not be proud of our country, Patriots are proud. Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the U.S.A. (Proud to be an American) as sung by 5, 6, and 7 year olds at an elementary school in Virginia. They sing a patriotic song every day, right after the Pledge of Allegiance. This is how you make Patriots. Happy Independence Day. Also find Bill Dupray at The Patriot...

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Kristy Lee Cook Signs Nashville Record Deal (Bitten and Bound)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:23:45 GMT

Kristy Lee Cook, seventh place finisher on this past seasons American Idol, has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville. This is the same label that snapped up Carrie Underwood after she won AI season two. The talented Cook sang tunes from Lee Greenwood and Martina McBride during her Idol run and has now [...]

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Incontinence is a “hidden condition” for many women (Incontinence blog)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:08:34 GMT

We read with interest an article by Liz Szabo in US Today last month. This supports the widely held believe that Incontinence is far more common than reported and can be treated at any age. The article focuses on the range of treatments and also on the experiences of Lee Greenwood, a real estate agent, who wet [...]

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Late Newsman Honoured By Patriotism Museum (Contactmusic Ltd)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:08:45 GMT

... week (13Jun08).The host of America's political news show Meet The Press will join country singer Lee Greenwood and actor Lou Gossett Jr. among the first celebrities to claim national patriotism awards.The honours will be handed out at the end of the year (08).A private funeral mass and burial for Russert took place on Wednesday (18Jun08) in Washington, D.C. A televised memorial service will...

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Becky Hammon Not Going To Be The Most Popular Gal At The V.F.W [Becky Hammon Fights The Power] (Deadspin)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:48:23 GMT

... Russia was offering her that chance, she took it. That decision prompted Donovan to make these Lee Greenwood-inspired comments to ESPN's Mark Schwartz:"If you play in this country, live in this country, and you grow up in the heartland and you put on a Russian uniform, you are not a patriotic person in my mind." What's more amusing about this story is the fact that it's been sitting around...

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Unaccountably Moved (The Wicked Stage)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:45:00 GMT

As I've passed PS 34 in Greenpoint for the last few days, I've noticed grade schoolers in assembly practice mode; yesterday, they were in the schoolyard in little sparkly red-white-and-blue hats while Lee Greenwood's bathetic "Proud To Be an American" blared. I couldn't stick around for much of that on an empty stomach. But I couldn't avoid today's assembly, which spilled out onto a shut-down...

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Chrysler Productivity Ties Toyota; Sales…Not So Much [Industry News] (Worlwide Cars News at Go-Cars.org)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:06:41 GMT

... to manage the paint shop and Hyundai Mobis (Seoul, South Korea) for chassis assemblies. Somewhere, Lee Greenwood is weeping softly. [Automotive News (sub. req.)] More: click here…

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'Proud to be an American,' not so crazy about Bush (Naked Politics)

Sat, 31 May 2008 12:17:34 GMT

One sign the Republican party has work to do in the Hispanic community: Country music singer Lee Greenwood got more applause than President Bush at the citizenship ceremony. The roughly 3,000 immigrants at the Miami Beach Convention Center clapped politely...

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Thousands watch parade (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:51:14 GMT

... another service was held.Debbie Krus of Miami Heights felt emotional on the way to the parade when Lee Greenwood's patriotic hit "God Bless the U.S.A" came on the radio."I started crying," Krus said. "Words can't describe it. I'm proud to do this for all the men and women who have fought for this country."The float Krus and fellow members of the Bellevue Vets Ladies' Auxiliary rode in the...

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God Bless the USA (medinnovationblog)

Mon, 26 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Perhaps because it is Memorial Day. Perhaps it is because I simply believe words matter. Perhaps it is because I’ve lived in Tennessee and Minnesota, two states immortalized in the lyrics. Perhaps it is because the song stirs my soul. For whatever reason, here are the lyrics of “God Bless the U.S.A,” by Lee Greenwood, a frequently sung patriotic song If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d...

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