Fourth of July

The List

07.04.25

4 One-Hit Wonders That Sound Like Freedom

By Em Casalena
The List

07.03.25

For the Critical Patriot: 4 Songs That Deserve a Spot on Your 4th of July Playlist

By Melanie Davis
On This Day

07.03.25

On This Day in 1983, The Beach Boys Were Banned From Playing a Fourth of July Concert Until President Ronald Reagan Stepped In

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Latest Music News & Stories

06.30.25

PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Independence Day Special to Feature The Beach Boys, The Temptations, LOCASH, Abi Carter, & More Stars

By Matt Friedlander
The List

07.04.24

4 Songs About Fireworks

By Lauren Boisvert
The List

07.04.24

4 Alternate Songs That Reference America for Your Patriotic Fourth of July Playlist

By Lauren Boisvert
The List

07.04.24

7 of Willie Nelson’s Best Performances From His Legendary 1974 Fourth of July Picnic

By Lauren Boisvert
The List

07.03.24

3 Patriotic Country Songs for Your Fourth of July Playlist

By Clayton Edwards
Prince performs at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival at the Superdome on July 2, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana / Grace Slick with psychedelic rock group Jefferson Airplane at the Woodstock Festival, Bethel, New York, 17th August 1969 / Bob Dylan performs live on stage with his band during the 'Picnic' festival at Blackbushe Aerodrome in Hampshire near Camberley, Surrey, England on 15th May 1978 (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images; Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images; Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

Features

07.03.24

In Honor of the Fourth of July, Here’s a Great “Red” Song, a Great “White Song,” and a Great “Blue” Song

By Matt Friedlander
The List

07.02.24

5 American Songs Written by Artists Not Born in the USA

By Melanie Davis
Features

07.04.23

AI Reimagines the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” If It Was Written Today

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

07.02.23

5 of the Best Places to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Nashville

By Alex Hopper

Fourth of July

4 One-Hit Wonders That Sound Like Freedom

For the Critical Patriot: 4 Songs That Deserve a Spot on Your 4th of July Playlist

On This Day in 1983, The Beach Boys Were Banned From Playing a Fourth of July Concert Until President Ronald Reagan Stepped In

PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Independence Day Special to Feature The Beach Boys, The Temptations, LOCASH, Abi Carter, & More Stars

4 Songs About Fireworks

4 Alternate Songs That Reference America for Your Patriotic Fourth of July Playlist

7 of Willie Nelson’s Best Performances From His Legendary 1974 Fourth of July Picnic

3 Patriotic Country Songs for Your Fourth of July Playlist

In Honor of the Fourth of July, Here’s a Great “Red” Song, a Great “White Song,” and a Great “Blue” Song

5 American Songs Written by Artists Not Born in the USA

AI Reimagines the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” If It Was Written Today

5 of the Best Places to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Nashville

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Ziggy Marley Explores Healing, Mindfulness, and the Power of Love on His Ninth Solo Album, ‘Brightside’

Pop Star, DJ, Dance, and ‘Sporty’ Fitness Maven—Melanie C is Living Well Within the Many Sides of Her Identity on Ninth Album

How Facing Her Past and Accepting Outside Voices Led Ashley McBryde to Her Best Album Yet