lee greenwood

Lee Greenwood is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter, known for his patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ and influential career spanning decades. After being discovered in Reno by Larry McFaden in 1979, Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter Lee Greenwood went on to sign with MCA Records’ Nashville division in 1981. This pivotal moment launched a prolific recording career, starting with his debut single ‘It Turns Me Inside Out,’ which reached the top 20 of the country chart in 1981. He followed this success with ‘Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands’ reaching the country top 10 in 1982.

His signature song, ‘God Bless the U.S.A.,’ continued to resonate with audiences, re-entering the top 20 country charts in 2001. Demonstrating his national influence, President George W. Bush nominated him to the National Council on the Arts in 2008. He was later inducted into the Mississippi Music Project Hall of Fame in 2018, recognizing his lasting contributions to music.

In recent years, Greenwood has remained active, performing at numerous high-profile events, including Donald Trump’s presidential campaign rallies in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. In 2021, he released the ‘God Bless the U.S.A. Bible,’ further extending his patriotic brand. His enduring appeal and significant career milestones underscore his status as a renowned figure in American music.