Nick Boggs
Song: “This Ole Boy” (lyrics by Craig Morgan)
Because: “It represents God, family and country.”
Cody Young
Song: “Proud to be an American” (lyrics by Lee Greenwood)
Because: “It’s one of my favorite patriotic songs.”
Hayley Welch
Song: “It’s America” (lyrics by Rodney Atkins)
Because: “Of its upbeat tempo and lyrics that describe living in the South.”
Charly Roper
Song: “Mama’s Broken Heart” lyrics by Miranda Lambert)
Gracie Bryant
Song: American Girls” (lyrics by Tom Petty)
Bethany Ghent
Song: “Star Spangled Banner”
Because: “It is all part of the scene. I do a lot for veterans. I sang at my school last year to the Purple Hearts – veterans of Viet Nam and World II. My pa pa is a veteran of Viet Nam.”
Anna McCleer
Song: “What do you Say?” (lyrics by Anna McCleer)
Because: “I wrote that song to give thanks for what we have because of the soldiers. I have a lot of family that have been apart of the Army. I give thanks to them.”
Alexa Rosenfeld
Song: “Angel” (lyrics by Sarah McLachlin)
Because: "It is a very touching song to the military family and friends who have lost a loved one serving our country."
Catherine Warren
Song: “Home” (lyrics by Phillip Phillips)
Because: It’s always been one of my favorites.”
Adam Rogers
Song: “American Soldier”
Because: “A good buddy of mine died in Afghanistan.”
Ed. Note: Pfc. Justin Whitmire, of Easley, was killed in action Dec. 27, 2011. Adam
Michael Matheny
Song: “American Pie” (lyrics by Don McLean)
Because: It’s a big song to use with the Fourth of July. It has a lot of meaning with me right now.”
Jessie McAtee
Song: “Little Pink House” (lyrics by John Mellencamp)
Because: “It’s an old tune we sing as a family.”
Janet Forrester
Song: “The Courtesy of the Red, White, And Blue” (lyrics by Toby Keith)
Because: “It symbolizes America. My mother and several aunts served in the Navy.”