Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1937, George Gershwin, American pianist, songwriter, and composer (born 1898) passed away. In 1953, Peter Brown, American singer-songwriter and producer was born. In 1960, David Baerwald, American singer-songwriter, composer, and musician was born. In 1968, Daniel MacMaster, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1970, Eric Owens, American opera singer was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1983, Peter Cincotti, American singer-songwriter and pianist was born. In 1996, Alessia Cara, Canadian singer-songwriter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

AMERICAN IDOL Alum: ‘God Told Me to Write a Song for Our Country’

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July 8, 2026

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Danny Gokey is sharing a patriotic message alongside 2023 song, “My America (I Still Believe).” “God told me to write a song for our...

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RedState

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· Jul 4, 2026

One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'

One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'

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· Jun 23, 2026

A Hollow Song for a Hollow President: Reclaiming the Real Patriotic Ballads

After musician after musician pulled out from Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert, we’ve been left with Lee Greenwood, an opera tenor, and military bands. The anthem that made Greenwood a star, “God Bless the USA,” was written in 1985 during the height of the Cold War.

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· Jul 2, 2026

In 1972, Ray Charles recorded one of the most iconic renditions of ‘America the Beautiful’

The Georgia-born singer performed the patriotic song throughout his career. The post In 1972, Ray Charles recorded one of the most iconic renditions of ‘America the Beautiful’ appeared first on Upworthy.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 30, 2026

Beautiful, but no utopia: Three wishes for America’s 250th birthday

As we celebrate America’s grand 250th birthday, a sweet, timeless song resonates across this great land, carrying the weight of two and a half centuries of history: “O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties; Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown []

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· Jul 8, 2026

Deceased Artist Tops Spotify Streams on Independence Day

Toby Keith’s patriotic anthem found its way back to the top of American playlists during the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration.

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· Jul 2, 2026

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories.

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Related coverage for "AMERICAN IDOL Alum: ‘God Told Me to Write a Song for Our Country’": RedState — One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'. AllSides — A Hollow Song for a Hollow President: Reclaiming the Real Patriotic Ballads. Upworthy — In 1972, Ray Charles recorded one of the most iconic renditions of ‘America the Beautiful’. Washington Examiner — Beautiful, but no utopia: Three wishes for America’s 250th birthday. MovieGuide — Deceased Artist Tops Spotify Streams on Independence Day. KSAT San Antonio — How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run