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America has a national anthem. But this is the song it turns to most.

Why does America keep choosing "America the Beautiful" for its defining moments? From Ray Charles to Brandi Carlile, here's ...

In 1972, Ray Charles recorded one of the most iconic renditions of ‘America the Beautiful’

Singer Ray Charles released his moving version of "America the Beautiful" in 1972, pouring his soul into the classic American ...