Perhaps more than any other genre, country music has been linked with patriotism, for better or for worse, for decades. Attend any number of country concerts, and you’re likely to see an artist pay ...

For many people, Memorial Day serves as the unofficial start to summer. Falling on May 26 this year, it's a federal holiday, which means most schools, banks and government agencies are closed in ...

America is shaped by the diverse people who bring it to life. "God Bless the U.S.A." reminds listeners to cherish not only their country, but also all those who make it what it is. Fun fact: Without ...

Everyone has their own definition of patriotism. Yet when it comes to songs that embody patriotism in America, there are a handful that immediately come to mind. Coming in close second to “The ...

Legendary composer Irving Berlin wrote his iconic God Bless America for a musical revue while in the Army during World War I, but he shelved it. One hundred years later, it turns out his patriotic ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Many across the globe are mourning the loss of country music star Toby Keith. The legendary singer-songwriter was known for his pro-American anthems. Keith often recognized the ...

The song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, hit No. 1 on the U.S. music charts on this day in history, March 5, 1966. Unlike many songs that would emerge from the ...

Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne reflects on the profound impact of the late Deshamannya Kala Soori Latha Walpola, whose ...