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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Pregame musical duties at the 2026 Super Bowl will be handled by three nationally acclaimed artists. Before the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots go head-to-head on Feb. 8 at Levi's ...