Great Country Music and Memorial Day: A Perfect Match

This Memorial Day, be sure to remember those that paid the highest of sacrifice, giving their lives to protect this country. In country music, there have been many songs that reflect our countries pride. Often times the songwriter makes no mistake in what the song is about, while other times the writer is rather subtle. Here are a few worth remembering this Memorial Day…

“American Soldier” and “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,” by Toby Keith
“Only In America,” from Brooks & Dunn
“50,000 Names Carved In The Wall,” by George Jones,
“Color Me America,” by Dolly Parton
“Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning,” asks Alan Jackson
“Dear Uncle Sam,” a classic from Loretta Lynn
“God Bless The USA” perhaps the all-time #1 song by Lee Greenwood
“An American Heart,” from Faith Hill
“Some Gave All” by Billy Ray Cyrus
“God Bless America” with Martina McBride
“For You” by Keith Urban

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