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15 Country Songs About America That Will Put You In A Patriotic Spirit 

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Guess we can all agree that no other music genre sets the patriotic mood quite like country music. There will always be country songs about America that perfectly suit your state of mind – whether you’re looking for songs about the USA or country music about American life. 

So, we gathered the best ones to help you put the patriotic spirit inside you or show appreciation for everything we enjoy today. These songs will do so during a casual gathering or any other occasion where you want to spark a sense of pride in our wonderful country. After all, everything sacrificed for our liberty is worth celebrating.

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Without further ado, we’re giving you some of our favorite country songs about America.

1. God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood

Let us start this list with one of the most inspirational country songs that capture the spirit of the American people. In the song “God Bless the USA,” Lee Greenwood sings about how if he lost everything he had and had to start from scratch, he would do it in America. He believes his freedom is guaranteed in the country, thanks to everyone who did everything to secure this independence.

2. American Soldier by Toby Keith

There are many country songs that honor the sacrifices of American soldiers and veterans, but Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” is our favorite – which exemplifies a soldier’s loyalty, fearlessness, and bravery. Keith said he wrote the song “for all the times that I get to meet the troops of these USO tours.”

3. American Heart by Faith Hill

Faith Hill sings about the resilience of the Americans in one of the country songs that convey the resilience and perseverance of the American people. Released in 2012, “American Heart” tells the story of a woman who conquers her struggles by believing in the American dream. “Our spirit as Americans always seems to prevail,” Hill said about the song.

4. America by Waylon Jennings

Here’s one of Waylon Jennings’ country songs that highlight the diversity and multiculturalism of America. Jennings said he’d been carrying this patriotic anthem with him for years before he finally decided to record it after he felt inspired by the 1984 Olympics. The song captures the essence of brotherhood that Americans feel toward each other. It also comes with a music video that is quite a statement of American pride – it’s very moving to watch.

5. Only in America by Brooks & Dunn

There are plenty of inspirational country songs about pursuing the American dream. One of the best ones is Brooks & Dunn’s “Only in America.” The song outlines the lives of different people living across the United States. There’s a school bus driver and a pair of newlyweds – people that get to dream as big as they want.

6. It’s America by Rodney Atkins

One of the country songs that capture the nostalgia and sentimentality of American life is none other than Rodney Atkins’ “It’s America,” which makes the perfect American postcard. In the song, Atkins lists various images in the country – such as people voluntarily gathering to rebuild their community following a disastrous tornado – before asserting that he is proud to live in the United States.

7. In America by The Charlie Daniels Band

Charlie Daniels’ patriot spirit came alive in a big way with “In America,” one of the country songs that reflect on the challenges and opportunities of living in America. Daniels referred to the song as “a reawakening of patriotism.” It shows that no matter what problems America faces, it will conquer any obstacles and return to its greatness – with the help of its united people.  

8. Back Where I Come From by Kenny Chesney

Who doesn’t love American values in country songs? No wonder Kenny Chesney covered this song in 1996, off his album Me and You. “Back Where I Come From,” tells the story of a man expressing nostalgia towards his hometown in Mississippi. 

9. Living In The Promiseland by Willie Nelson

Country music and Americana definitely goes hand in hand. For example, this heartfelt tune paints an optimistic picture of the country as a safe haven for immigrants searching for freedom. The song was written in 1980, during the influx of immigrants from Cuba.

10. Ragged Old Flag by Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash pushed forward a message of hope in “Ragged Old Flag,” where he sang how the American flag had seen a lot, yet it’s still flying – and will continue flying even as new challenges are met. This is a spoken-word song, mostly from an old man’s point of view of everything the nation has gone through.

11. Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American) by Toby Keith

This is, without a doubt, one of the most famous patriotic country songs by Toby Keith, which established his unwavering support for the American armed forces. Keith wrote the song following the September 11 attacks based on what he thought would have been his father’s thoughts. Keith’s father is not only a patriot but is actually a veteran.

12. Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly by Aaron Tippin

Aaron Tippin offered a highly patriotic view of America in this song which he wrote with songwriters Kenny Beard and Casey Beathard. “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly” was released a week after the September 11 terrorist attack in the country, and it sings about America’s unwavering pride despite the tragedy. It’s no doubt that the song quickly became one of the most beloved modern country songs that address contemporary issues facing America.

13. Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus 

In 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus released this patriotic song as the title track of his debut album, where he sings about the ultimate war sacrifice. The country singer wrote this song with his first wife, Cindy Smith, following the couple’s conversation with a Vietnam veteran. 

14. Fly Over States by Jason Aldean

If you’re looking for country songs about small towns and rural communities in America, this one will surely touch your heart. Jason Aldean’s “Fly Over States,” tells the story of two men on a first-class flight from New York to Los Angeles. 

They were commenting on who would want to live in the land they see down below – to which Aldean thought that if only those men had been to these places, they’d understand why God made those states.

15. American Child by Phil Vassar

One of the country songs about freedom in America that we love is Phil Vassar’s “American Child.” The song was released in 2002 as the lead-off single and title track from the album of the same name. It sings about how living in America now is possible thanks to the freedom that many fought for in the past.

Wouldn’t you agree that these are the best songs to show your love for America? How about you? Which among these 15 country songs about America do you enjoy the most? 

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