The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and despite the threats to democracy, it resonates more than ever.

But country songs of dissent, that dare to question or call out the nation’s flaws, require some digging — unless you subscribe to Don’t Rock the Inbox, which this week shared an expertly curated ...

The story has a place in the Fourth of July line-up because the story follows Forrest Gump, a man with a lower IQ from ...

It’s a lot to handle, which is why we want to help so you don’t find yourself on the morning of July 4th frantically googling ...

Music has played a role and still plays a role in arousing patriotic feelings. From the earliest days music has played its ...

Amidst the list of America’s founding fathers who are inextricably linked with the 4th of July, one name sticks out: George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Franklin. Pyotr Ilyich ...

Whether you're interested in beach-vibing with "Surfin U.S.A." or prefer a hearty slice of "American Pie," there's no ...

There are other celebrations throughout Monterey County, but these are the ones I can recommend for music and a great party.

Grilled hot dogs, plastic lawn chairs, and distant fireworks are classic. But sometimes the most patriotic move is staying ...

Plenty of eras and genres are represented here — but if the list seems weighted toward inspiring songs about coming together ...

Toby Keith made an appearance on the 1990s list and returns in the 2000s with his 2004 song, "American Soldier." The song is "fiercely patriotic and famously outspoken," much like Keith himself, the ...