Many artists have written songs in the memory of that tragic day, one of the most popular being Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You “(When the World Stopped Turning) (Editorial 2002. Pg. 1) “Jackson’s song is among a handful of patriotic anthems that are dominating country music.” (Boston Globe) Toby Keith is another artist who has made

It seems that only after we endured such a tragedy did people want to start showing their patriotism. After an attack such as that, Americans understand the meaning of unity and working together. Even though it was not recognized on a daily basis more people tend to realize it after such events. In the days following September 11th, a person couldn’t drive down the street without seeing a car with an American Flag on it or a “United We Stand” bumper sticker displayed for everyone to see. How often did those things appear before that fatal day?

With the War in Iraq continuing, more opportunities are available to make profit off of tragedy. Of all the different types of music out there, it seems that country music has taken the biggest leap towards the patriotic phenomena. It would be great to know that the artists are just as patriotic in their every day lives as they are in the songs they sing to their fans. What type of message are they sending out to the young people of this nation if the only reason they are doing it is for money? It is one thing to be patriotic if you really mean it, but don’t

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