Beyoncé’s Epic “God Bless the USA”

To get into the patriotic spirit, check out Beyoncé’s passionate performance of Lee Greenwood’s smash country hit, “God Bless the USA” at the Macy’s 4th of July celebration from 2011. Then, hear Lee Greenwood perform it live during our “Hail to the Heroes” concert Sept. 8 at the OC Fair’s Pacific Amphitheatre!

To get FREE tickets for active-duty military, veterans and first responders, call our Box Office at (714) 755-5799!

 

Music Director Carl St.Clair leads the orchestra, along with Pacific Chorale. Comedian James P. Connolly leads the audience through the evening’s celebration, introducing Lee Greenwood, guest conductor Colonel Arnald Gabriel and the phenomenal vocal acts The Swing Dolls and Bugle Boys.

Program:
WILLIAMS: Liberty Fanfare
STEFFE: “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
VARIOUS: Armed Forces Salute
TRADITIONAL: “Amazing Grace”
VARIOUS: “Wartime Heroes” Medley
WILLIAMS: “Summon the Heroes” (NBC Olympic Games Theme)
WILLIAMS: “Hymn to the Fallen” from “Saving Private Ryan” / “Taps”
VARIOUS: Music of Lee Greenwood
WARD: “America the Beautiful”
BERLIN: “God Bless America”

Beyoncé’s Epic “God Bless the USA”

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