Country Legends Make Rare Performance for Star-Studded Patriotic Special
A beloved country music band has made a special, rare performance for the All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood, debuting just in time for the Fourth of July 2025.
Great American Media announced July 2 that starting on July 3, music fans can stream a special on its streaming service PureFlix that is an All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood.
Lee Greenwood is the man behind "God Bless the U.S.A," which Great American Media says "has united generations of Americans." Other Greenwood hits include "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands," "Somebody's Gonna Love You," "Going, Going, Gone," "Dixie Road," "I Don't Mind the Thorns (If You're the Rose)," "Don't Underestimate My Love For You" and "Hearts Aren't Made to Break (They're Made to Love)."
The special includes country legends The Oak Ridge Boys, who don't perform much anymore, plus artists Michael W. Smith + The Isaacs, Gavin DeGraw, Scott Stapp, Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice, Michael Ray, Tracy Lawrence, Jamey Johnson, Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin, Debby Boone, Mark Wills, Ty Herndon,Big & Rich (Big Kenny, aka William Kenneth Alphin, and John Rich) and more.The special was recorded in Huntsville, Alabama, and this marks the first time it has been made available to stream.
"Lee Greenwood is a quintessential part of celebrating our beloved nation's birthday. Lee's anthem 'God Bless the U.S.A.' 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," said Great American Media CEO and President Bill Abbott in a statement. "As America 250 approaches, families are craving the traditions and faith that anchor us – 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."
For subscribers who want to go behind the scenes with Greenwood, Great American Pure Flix is hosting an "Exclusive Conversation," hosted by Abbott for the platform's premium subscribers, also on July 3. Check out Pure Flix subscriber options here.
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