This day in history: “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes official U.S. national anthem

On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of ...

Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84

One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went ...

J Balvin remade Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ as Coca-Cola’s World Cup anthem – with a new Spanish verse

In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem? Colombian singer J Balvin is the right man for the job. Balvin is ...

J Balvin remade Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup anthem. He says it was 'a puzzle'

Colombian singer J Balvin is the right man for the job. “Our biggest moments in history, of happiness, surround sports," he ...
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You've misunderstood the lyrics to Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' this whole time

The truth behind Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" couldn't be further than its public perception.

1971 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Breakup Anthem

In 2024, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the top 40 soft rock songs in history, compiling an era-spanning list of the greatest ...

1971 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Heartbreak Anthem

Carole King's 'It's Too Late' has endured for years after its release as a breakup anthem.
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'Auschwitz' is a hit Iranian protest anthem, part of a music genre rebelling against official antisemitism

Last month, well-known Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi released a song titled “Auschwitz,” about the regime’s brutal crackdown on protesters earlier this winter, which estimates suggest killed between 7, ...

USA women's hockey sings national anthem arm in arm after Olympic gold medal win: 'The best part'

Team USA women's ice hockey team shared an emotional moment on the podium as the national anthem played after they captured Olympic gold in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.

Team USA’s Reaction to National Anthem After Winning Gold Medal Goes Viral

The United States women's hockey team's reaction to the national anthem after winning the gold medal went viral.

USA’s Reaction to National Anthem After Gold Medal vs. Canada Goes Viral

For the first time since the Miracle on Ice, the United States won the gold medal in men's hockey after New Jersey Devils ...