{"id":51014,"date":"2025-07-02T14:28:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T18:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/?p=51014"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:28:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T18:28:20","slug":"just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july-god-bless-the-u-s-a-music-legend-lee-greenwood-honored-on-great-american-pure-flix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2025\/07\/just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july-god-bless-the-u-s-a-music-legend-lee-greenwood-honored-on-great-american-pure-flix.html","title":{"rendered":"Just in time for the 4th of July, “God Bless the U.S.A” music legend Lee Greenwood honored on Great American Pure Flix"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 07\/02\/25<\/strong><\/h3>\n
An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood<\/strong><\/em> streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix<\/em><\/a> beginning tomorrow (07\/03).<\/strong> This marks the first time the event is to stream. Recorded in Huntsville, Alabama, the special includes guests Michael W. Smith + The Issacs, Gavin DeGraw, The Oak Ridge Boys, Scott Stapp, Big & Rich<\/strong>, among others.<\/div>\n
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For subscribers who want to go behind the scenes with Lee Greenwood, Great American Pure Flix <\/em><\/strong>is hosting an exclusive conversation hosted by Great American Media CEO and President Bill Abbott<\/strong><\/a> for the platform\u2019s premium subscribers.<\/div>\n

Talking about the acquisition, Abbott says\u00a0“Lee Greenwood is a quintessential part of celebrating our beloved nation\u2019s birthday. Lee\u2019s anthem God Bless the U.S.A.<\/em><\/a> <\/strong>has united generations of Americans, and there is no better way to honor the spirit of July 4 than with the voice behind the anthem who continues to inspire pride in our country and gratitude for our freedoms.”<\/p>\n

He adds “As America 250 approaches, families are craving the traditions and faith that anchor us \u2013 Judeo-Christian values of love, unity, and service. These roots shape the kinds of entertainment we make at Great American, calling for conversations that celebrate our shared heritage and uplift the human spirit.”<\/p>\n

Throughout his expansive career, Greenwood has earned multiple CMA<\/strong> and ACM Awards<\/strong>. In 1985 he was won a Grammy Award<\/strong> for I.O.U.<\/strong><\/em> His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and 38 singles, including timeless classics such as It Turns Me Inside Out, She\u2019s Lyin’, I Don\u2019t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose, Dixie Road, Somebody\u2019s Gonna Love You, Going Going Gone,” You Got A Good Love Comin’ <\/strong><\/em>and Ring On Her Finger, Time on Her Hands<\/strong><\/em>. His iconic hit God Bless the U.S.A.<\/em> remains a hallmark of patriotism, charting in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003) \u2013 the only song in any genre to do so. It also reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100<\/strong> chart shortly after 9\/11.<\/p>\n

In August 2024, Greenwood was honored on the Grand Ole Opry<\/strong> stage by Helping A Hero<\/strong><\/a> for his decades-long support of veterans and active-duty service members. Known for his unwavering patriotism and commitment to the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society\u2019s National Patriot\u2019s Award<\/strong> and has entertained troops on more than 30 USO<\/strong> Tours.<\/div>\n

To subscribe to Pure Flix<\/em>, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

John W. Kennedy is a writer, producer and media development consultant specializing in television and movie projects that uphold positive timeless values, including trust in God. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Encourage one another and build each other up – <\/span><\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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