Still, other songs delve into the sacrifices that American soldiers make — including giving up their lives — so Americans can enjoy freedom. The canon of patriotic country songs is deep ...

The song is even more poignant because Jones himself served in the U.S. Marine Corps. "American Soldier" is tribute to the men and women who serve in the U.S. military. The lyrics express the ...

Keith says the intent of “American Soldier,” which he co-wrote with ... Keith told the Baltimore Sun about the meaning of the song. “We get so desensitized seeing them on the news every ...