He probably didn’t anticipate, though, that the most powerful American poetry would come from its songwriters. With the creation of jazz, blues, gospel, and country music, and the synthesis of those ...

A new list highlights the Top 250 American Songs, from Bon Jovi's Wild West rock to Billy Joel's tribute to New York, ...

What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's ...

A surprising decision nearly kept this legendary recording from the public before it became one of music's defining classics.

For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs.

As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, here are 250 proud protest songs that make the case for a better country.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Esquire is taking a deep dive into songs that most reflect our nation.

Georgia songs that have helped define American music, including "Georgia On My Mind" and "Losing My Religion." ...

Stephen Foster wrote some of the most enduring American songs, invented the role of songwriter, and served as a cautionary ...

July Fourth marks summer's midway point and, of course, America's birthday. In 2026, the U.S. will celebrate 250 years and ...