On this day in 2001, 2,977 Americans lost their lives as a result of unthinkable terrorist attacks
September 11th marks Patriot Day, a day designated to honor and remember the victims of the terrorist attacks that rocked our nation in 2001. While civilians fled the scene, first responders ran towards the wreckage, many losing their lives in the process. In the aftermath, thousands of soldiers marched bravely into battle to defend our country.
Each year, the anniversary serves as a reminder of our shared humanity as Americans and the freedoms we should never take for granted.
Many country artists responded to the tragedy in the way they knew best – by song. Music became a way for Americans to unite and heal as they processed the heartbreaking events of that day.
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Country stars remember 9/11 and pay tribute to the fallen
Aaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis is a proud patriot and an outspoken advocate for freedom. Today, he shared an image of the American Flag standing tall outside his tour bus and wrote, “Never Forget.”
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Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson wrote the powerful ballad “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” in the wake of the tragedy. Today, he wrote online, “May we #NeverForget those lives lost on September 11, 2001.”
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Billy Ray Cyrus
Along with a video of him performing “Some Gave It All,” Billy Ray Cyrus shared these poignant words:
“As we remember those who gave everything, let’s continue to stand together, stronger than ever. We owe it to them to carry on with love, unity, and gratitude for this great country.”
Darryl Worley
Darryl Worley shared a clip from his Sounds Like Life podcast in which he recalls his experience from that tragic day in 2001. He remembers driving home and seeing how, within hours of the attack, his usual route had become decorated with flags and banners.
He had the sinking realization, “It had to come to this for us to fly the red, white, and blue?”
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George Strait
George Strait’s “The Weight of the Badge” honors those who risk their lives to protect our citizens. George shared a clip from the video for the song, which depicts first responders’ willingness to drop everything to help others.
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John Rich
John Rich, one-half of the country duo Big & Rich, kept his tribute simple and straightforward with a reminder to never forget.
Never forget. 9/11
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) September 11, 2024
Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood‘s “God Bless The U.S.A.” will go down in history as one of the most impactful songs of our time. He sang the powerful tune at Yankees stadium just one month after the attacks on 9/11. Today, Lee shared a clip from that performance and added, “23 years later and I’m still not over 9/11.”
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