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50 Songs to Play on the 4th of July

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Are you hosting a barbeque or party to celebrate the patriotic holiday? Adding patriotic songs from all genres to your playlist is a great way to celebrate. If you are searching for the best songs to play on the 4th of July, consider the following list.

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  1. “The Star-Spangled Banner” – Louis Daniel Armstrong
  2. “America the Beautiful” – Ray Charles
  3. “God Bless America Again” – Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty
  4. “God Bless America” – Irving Berlin
  5. “This Land Is Your Land” – Woody Guthrie
  6. “Courtesy Of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)” – Toby Keith
  7. “R.O.C.K. in the USA” – John Mellencamp
  8. “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band
  9. “Living In the Promiseland” – Willie Nelson
  10. “Yankee Doodle” – George M. Cohan
  11. “American Kids” – Kenny Chesney
  12. “American Saturday Night” – Bran Paisley
  13. “Party in the U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus
  14. “Color Me America” – Dolly Parton
  15. “Surfin’ USA” – Beach Boys
  16. “Everyday America” – Sugarland
  17. “Small Town” –  John Mellencamp
  18. “Glory Days” – Bruce Springsteen
  19. ‘God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
  20. “Summer Nights” – Rascal Flatts
  21. “Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
  22. “American Land” – Bruce Springsteen
  23. “All-American Girl” – Carrie Underwood
  24. “Give Me Back My Hometown” – Eric Church
  25. “Born in the U.S.A.” – Bruce Springsteen
  26. “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  27. “Travelin’ Soldier” – The Chicks
  28. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver
  29. “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” – Samuel Francis Smith
  30. “American Girl” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  31. “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – Julia Ward Howe
  32. “American Girl” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  33. “God Bless the USA” – Lee Greenwood
  34. “I’ve Been Everywhere” – Johnny Cash
  35. “The Star-Spangled Banner” – Whitney Houston
  36. “A Country Fourth of July” – Toby Keith
  37. “Song of the Patriot” – Johnny Cash
  38. “Celebration” – Kool & the Gang
  39. “Firework” – Katy Perry
  40. “Ragged Old Flag” – Johnny Cash
  41. “American Heart” – Faith Hill
  42. “American Pie” – Don McLean
  43. “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” – George M. Cohan
  44. “Almost Independence Day” – Van Morrison
  45. “Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
  46. “Stars and Stripes Forever” – John Philip Sousa
  47. “Summer of 69” – Bryan Adams
  48. “Watermelon Sugar” – Harry Styles
  49. “America” – Neil Diamond
  50. “All Summer Long” – Kid Rock

Turn up the music and enjoy! Happy 4th!

20 Quotes to Remember 9/11

Are you trying to post something on social media in remembrance of the tragic events on September 11, 2001? If you are searching for inspirational words, check out the following quotes to remember 9/11.

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  1. “September 11 impressed upon us that life is a precious gift. Every life has a purpose. And I think we all have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither America nor the world ever forgets September 11.” – Bill Frist
  2. “September 11 shocked many Americans into an awareness that they had better pay much closer attention to what the U.S. government does in the world and how it is perceived. Many issues have been opened for discussion that were not on the agenda before. That’s all to the good.” – Noam Chomsky
  3. “Americans never quit.” — Douglas MacArthur
  4. “For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.” — Deepak Chopra
  5. “Our task, in the aftermath of September 11, was and continues to be the transformation of the effects of evil into something beautiful and good.” – Marianne Williamson
  6. “September 11 is one of our worst days, but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.” – Lamar Alexander
  7. “The lesson of 9/11 is that America is truly exceptional. We withstood the worst attack of our history, intended by our enemies to destroy us. Instead, it drew us closer and made us more united. Our love for freedom and one another has given us a strength that surprised even ourselves.” — Rudy Giuliani
  8. “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry S. Truman
  9. “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” –  Barack Obama
  10. “September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.” – Geraldine Brooks
  11. “What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.” — David Levithan
  12.  “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” – Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl.
  13. “You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.” – Colin Powell
  14. “Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” — George W. Bush
  15. “Remember the hours after September 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” – John Kerry
  16. “When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.” — Jeff Parness
  17. “September 11, 2001, seems destined to be the watershed event of our lives and the greatest test for our democracy in our lifetimes.” — Lt. Col. Shelton F. Leskford, U.S. Marine Corps
  18. “On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood, all Americans became New Yorkers.” George Pataki, former Governor of New York
  19. “What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives—family, friends, faith and freedom.” – Bob Taft
  20. “It was as if real life had been canceled for the day.” ― Jennifer Weiner

Last Minute 4th of July Outfit Ideas

Did you get a last minute invitation to a 4th of July event? Or perhaps, you have been procrastinating all weekend on finding the perfect, comfortable outfit to wear. Do not worry; you still have time for creating a last minute 4th of July outfit. Under most circumstances, you may already have the accessories in your closet. If not, with a little creativity, last minute deals or a quick trip to a local dollar store is all you may need.

Fun 4th of July Outfits

BBQ, an evening bonfire, fireworks or hanging out with friends, the 4th of July should be a memorable occasion. Worrying how you look should be the last thing on your mind. Pick out some comfortable clothing and have fun. Life is short. Celebrate it.

Can’t Go Wrong with Red, White, and Blue

Picking out red, white and blue clothing to mix and match is the perfect 4th of July outfit. For example, a red t-shirt, blue jean cut-off shorts, and a white bandana is the perfect, easy combination. Or you can simply get a little creative.

  • Paint a T-Shirt: Grab a white t-shirt. Using fabric paint, add patriotic sayings to the shirt. “God Bless the USA” or a simply “Happy 4th of July” instantly transforms your shirt. Get creative, along with sayings; add stars, the US flag and more.
  • Customize a T-Shirt: Many local department stores have 4th of July themed t-shirts for minimal costs. In order to stand out in the crowd, customize your shirt. For example, cutting fringe around the sleeves or bottom of the t-shirt will make yours stand out from others with the same one.
  • Add Beads: If you decide to add fringe to your t-shirt, consider adding beads too. Pony beads have a large opening to pass the fabric through with ease. Securely tying red, white or blue Pony beads to the end of the fringe is the perfect addition. Pony beads are an inexpensive accessory.
  • Grab the Sharpies: Coming in a broad spectrum of colors, permanent Sharpie Markers are fantastic. For added fun with your 4th of July t-shirt, grab a couple of your favorite colors. Ask friends or family members to sign your shirt. At the end of the evening, the shirt full of signatures instantly becomes a memorable keepsake.
  • More Beads: Pony beads make excellent necklaces, bracelets, and ankle bracelets. The large colors will stand out bold on a sunny 4th of July day.
  • Ribbon: Grab some red, white or blue ribbon out of your craft box. If you are wearing your hair up, consider a braid or two. Intertwine the patriotic colors through the braid for extra flare.
  • Scarves and Bandanas: Inexpensive scarves or bandanas from your local dollar store are the perfect accessories for your outfit. Wearing a patriotic scarf around your neck or pulling your hair back with a bandana, helps complete your outfit.

When creating your 4th of July outfit, have fun. The outfit is about you. Allow your individual personality to shine brightly on this patriotic holiday.