The song “ Yankee Doodle ” did not start out as a proclamation of the greatness of the American Revolution. The song is ...

On America's 249th birthday, we look at the different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's American Anthem series. Independence Day means different things to each of us. And on this 249th ...

Great American Media is calling on voices across the country to help mark a major milestone in U.S. history. The company announced a new initiative, “America Sings the Anthem,” encouraging individuals ...

NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media today announced America Sings the Anthem, a nationwide initiative encouraging individuals and groups to celebrate their love of the country ...

The stories behind these musical manifestos — why they are written and how they are embraced — can reveal much about the cultural pulse of the societies that create, share and celebrate them.

Great American Media's passion for faith, family and freedom will unite the country through song as America prepares to ...

Independence Day means different things to each of us. And on this 249th birthday for America, we're going to spend some time looking at different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's American ...