Country singer Lee Greenwood joined the U.S. Army Chorus to perform a memorable a capella version of his famous song "God Bless the U.S.A."
The impromptu moment was recorded at the Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. during the NHL 2015 Winter Classic where Greenwood was scheduled to perform.
While Greenwood started singing the lyrics of the first verse on his own, the men chimed in on the chorus.
"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free/And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me/And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today," they sang together.
The song, which was recorded in 1984, has been performed time and time again, including once by American Idol contestants during season 2. It's a song that Greenwood is incredibly proud of.
"It keeps having a different kind of life," Greenwood told The Boot. "I mean, during the Gulf War, it was a song of the war for General Schwarzkopf. After Hurricane Katrina, it was a song for life and hope, and then after 9/11, it was a song of unity and rebuilding. It just makes me really proud that I’ve done something for the country and for my family. It’s my family’s heritage."
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