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The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
The hit has become the unofficial anthem for the United States during the 2026 World Cup. The post The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ appeared first on Upworthy.
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Hot Air
· Jun 27, 2026
Ghost of Alexis de Tocqueville Returns -- What America Can Learn From Him
Ghost of Alexis de Tocqueville Returns -- What America Can Learn From Him
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the US men’s national soccer team at the World Cup
KSAT San Antonio
· 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.
CBS Sports
· Jun 23, 2026
How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the unofficial USMNT World Cup anthem
The U.S. fans belted out John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' after the team's 2-0 win over Australia, beginning a tradition that is expected to continue for the duration of the USMNT's World Cup journey
Boston.com
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Let’s just call it a tour’: Judy Collins says her farewell tour isn’t a farewell
The former New Englander brings “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” to Cape Cod and Tanglewood this summer with all-star pals — and to film a special. The post ‘Let’s just call it a tour’: Judy Collins says her farewell tour isn’t a farewell appeared first on Boston.com.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 2, 2026
How 'Country Roads' Became The Soundtrack Of Team USA'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.
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Related coverage for "The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’": Hot Air — Ghost of Alexis de Tocqueville Returns -- What America Can Learn From Him. The Independent — How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem. KSAT San Antonio — How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run. CBS Sports — How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the unofficial USMNT World Cup anthem . Boston.com — ‘Let’s just call it a tour’: Judy Collins says her farewell tour isn’t a farewell. FOX Sports Digital — How 'Country Roads' Became The Soundtrack Of Team USA's World Cup Run