Marcus Amaker, Charleston's poet laureate, has penned new lyrics to a classic patriotic ballad that was performed virtually for the Washington National Opera's Inauguration Day Concert. Amaker's ...

Claire Rudolf Murphy has created a contest for individuals to write new lyrics to accompany her book, ‘My Country ’Tis of Thee: How one Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights.” Contestants can also ...

After President Obama gave his now-famous inauguration speech on the steps of the Capitol on Monday, Kelly Clarkson had her very own chance to shine. The country crossover (and Obama supporter) sang a ...

America’s birth and continued existence has inspired thousands of songwriters and an incalculable number of songs. Not all of them have survived to today, but some of America’s most memorable songs ...

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With the stoic U.S. Capitol building behind her, Kelly Clarkson delivered one of the most iconic presidential inauguration performances of all time. On January 21, 2013, the Voice Coach blew away ...

Kelly Clarkson took center stage at today's (Jan. 21) inauguration of President Barack Obama, belting out 'My Country Tis of Thee' after the president delivered his speech about his initiatives and ...

Patriotic feelings run high on the Fourth of July. So does the urge to thank God for our country — in song. As well we should. Three perennial favorites, in particular, are as at home closing the ...

Left-wing New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was widely mocked Wednesday after mistaking the playing of the patriotic song "America" for the British national anthem, which has the same melody.

Singer Chris Daughtry angered Fox News viewers Friday during a concert on “Fox and Friends” after he walked off stage and refused to sing “My Country Tis of Thee,” telling the audience he was “off the ...