From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...

From ear-splitting high notes to forgotten lyrics, these renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" hit all the wrong notes! Join us as we count down the most cringe-worthy performances of America's ...

“The Star-Spangled Banner” will open many a celebration on the Fourth of July. But as numerous social media videos show, the national anthem can be a trap for singers. To continue reading, log in or ...

A sold-out soccer game in San Diego becomes a metaphor for American unity when the crowd's collective singing of the national ...

Lee Greenwood reflects on his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA," explaining how the 40-year-old song continues to resonate ...

The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, ...

Noah Webster, creator of "An American Dictionary of the English Language" (1828) led the charge. It was Webster who removed ...