Following her gut has always served Cook well. She grew up in Selma, Ore., to a family that encouraged both of her great passions: country music and horses. “I was brought up really strong in my beliefs,” says Cook, whose major influences include Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. “My family definitely keeps me grounded—and the horses help, too.” Her love of the outdoors can be seen weekly on the Versus network series Goin’ Country, which showcases both her hunting skills and her musical talent. Cook is now hard at work writing songs for her Broken Bow debut with proven tunesmiths such as Dean Sams of Lonestar and Amy Dalley. “It’s rockin’ country, but I have great ballads, too,” she says of her new music. “It’s the music that I’ve always wanted to sing, I’ve just never had a shot at singing it.”
Now she has that shot, and she’s determined to make it count. “This is the first chance that I’ve been given to be the artist that I believe I can be,” she says. “I’m hoping that everybody’s going to like the real me.”
God Bless The USA
Kristy Lee Cook Lyrics
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All I'd hope to see
And I had to start again
With just my friends and family
I'd thank my lucky stars,
To be livin' here today.
Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
And I'm proud to be an American,
Where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
Who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
Next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota,
To the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston,
And New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
And its time we stand and say.
That I'm proud to be an American,
Where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
Who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
Next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
And I'm proud to be and American,
Where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
Who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
Next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
The lyrics of "God Bless the USA" by Kristy Lee Cook are a tribute to the life of patriotic fervor in the USA. In the first verse, the singer expresses gratitude for the USA and everything it represents. She acknowledges that even if everything else were taken away from her, she would still feel lucky to call herself an American. She feels thankful for her family and friends who make her life complete. The singer further highlights the strength and symbol of the American flag, stating that it still stands for freedom no matter what. In the second verse, she takes the time to honor the heritage and diversity of America. She mentions how Americans can be found all over the country, from the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, encapsulating the vastness of the land in its diversity. The last verse reaffirms the patriotism expressed throughout the song, strengthening the bond between individuals united by their American identity. Overall, the song praises America for being a beacon of freedom and unity, while also recognizing the sacrifices made by those who came before to ensure that freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
If tomorrow all I had was gone
If I were to lose everything I have today
All I'd hope to see
All that I would want to see
And I had to start again
And I had to start my life anew
With just my friends and family
Only with my loved ones by my side
I'd thank my lucky stars,
I would feel fortunate
To be livin' here today.
To be living in this country at this time
Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
Because the flag is a symbol of freedom
And they can't take that away.
And no one can take that freedom away
And I'm proud to be an American,
And I feel proud to be a citizen of the United States
Where at least I know I'm free.
Where I am certain of my freedom
And I wont forget the men who died,
And I will always remember the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom
Who gave that right to me.
Who gave me the right to enjoy my freedom
And I gladly stand up,
And I am ready to stand up
Next to you and defend her still today.
And defend our country today, side by side
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
Because I have no doubt that I love this country
God bless the USA.
May God bless the United States of America
From the lakes of Minnesota,
From the beautiful lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee.
To the rolling hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas,
Over the vast plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea.
From one coast of the country to the other
From Detroit down to Houston,
From the city of Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A.
And from New York to Los Angeles
Well there's pride in every American heart,
There is a sense of pride in every American
And its time we stand and say.
And it is time for us to speak up
That I'm proud to be an American,
That I am proud to be a citizen of the United States
Where at least I know I'm free.
Where I am certain of my freedom
And I wont forget the men who died,
And I will always remember the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom
Who gave that right to me.
Who gave me the right to enjoy my freedom
And I gladly stand up,
And I am ready to stand up
Next to you and defend her still today.
And defend our country today, side by side
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
Because I have no doubt that I love this country
God bless the USA.
May God bless the United States of America
And I'm proud to be an American,
And I feel proud to be a citizen of the United States
Where at least I know I'm free.
Where I am certain of my freedom
And I wont forget the men who died,
And I will always remember the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom
Who gave that right to me.
Who gave me the right to enjoy my freedom
And I gladly stand up,
And I am ready to stand up
Next to you and defend her still today.
And defend our country today, side by side
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
Because I have no doubt that I love this country
God bless the USA.
May God bless the United States of America
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Melvin Greenwood
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