Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

About the anthem: Has sung it at Timberwolves, Wild and Minnesota Twins games in an Americana style with a touch of country. “That’s a very vulnerable experience — you’re very exposed and there’s no ...

The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, ...

The U.S. Army Field Band delivered a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry for Defenders Day. This ...

From Arthur Pryor to Bruce Springsteen to Whitney Houston, here are six great songs to celebrate Independence Day.

Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 One of my favorite patriotic songs is “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Years ago, when I ...

Lets enjoy Nutleys Independence Day celebration again! Enjoy music, snacks, and a stunning fireworks show. Relive the ...

Here's how the Fourth of July deepened the message of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour — and exposed its shortcomings, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Mihret and her twin sister, Maara, were born in Ethiopia and adopted by Phebe and Greg Washington shortly after they were ...

Stephen Salisbury II, one of the wealthiest men in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the 1800s, had interests in banking, canals and railroads. But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled ...