Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

And I wanted some pomp and circumstance.” The anthemic recipe worked. When Greenwood released “God Bless the USA” as a single in 1984, the song topped out at No. 7 on the country charts.

Lee Greenwood reflects on his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA," explaining how the 40-year-old song continues to resonate across generations, even in politically divided times.

Greenwood is unapologetic about the “God Bless the USA Bible,” which has made headlines and caused controversy since first debuting in 2021.