The 1970s classic American Graffiti launched careers, but it didn't just have an impact on Hollywood. It also helped inspire this classic song.

There's no law that says musicians from the United States have a monopoly on writing songs about their native country — so let's expand your horizons with the following list of 11 great songs about ...

Elsie, a 32-year-old mom and singer-songwriter from Mississippi, performed an original that some liked more than others.

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity.

Heartland rock songs were everywhere in the 80s, and many of those iconic songs were written with working-class listeners in mind. I think the following three songs, specifically, have an incredibly ...

Soft rock songs defined summer for quite a few listeners back in 1972, and these tracks might just take you back in time.