1994 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Country Songs of All Time’ Seems Like a Patriotic Anthem — But Isn’t

On May 2, 1994, 32 years ago today, Martina McBride released her country classic “Independence Day.” A slightly misleading ...
Tennessean

Songwriter Gretchen Peters reveals the Story Behind the Song for 'Independence Day'

Professional songwriters can sometimes churn out multiple songs in a day. Other times, it takes a little longer to finish a song, as in the case of Gretchen Peters' "Independence Day," recorded by ...
The New York Times

An All ‘Independence’ Playlist for the Fourth of July

Listen to songs by Martina McBride, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Clarkson and more. By Caryn Ganz Hello again from your guest playlister — Lindsay’s editor, Caryn — in this lead-up to the Fourth of July.
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Gretchen Peters took 18 months to write 'Independence Day' recorded by Martina McBride

Songwriter Gretchen Peters took 18 months to write 'Independence Day' recorded by Martina McBride and released in 1993.