A 1984 hit that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts was named the best America song for the 4th of July.

Why is Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." still America's defining July 4 song? Here's why the misunderstood 1984 classic continues to shape the national conversation.

Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. returns to the Billboard 200 and debuts on two rock-focused Billboard charts following ...

Few songs are as closely associated with the Fourth of July as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." But for decades, it's also been one of the most misunderstood hits in American music. Now, the ...

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

Bruce Springsteen celebrated the country’s 250th birthday this 4th of July weekend with a PBS NewsHour special that examines his role in American culture. Always an outspoken critic of President ...

The best America song for the 4th of July doesn't exactly mean what everyone believes it does. Careful listening to Bruce Springstreen's iconic Born in the U.S.A reveals the disillusionment of the ...