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Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing

"Independence Day" was written by Gretchen Peters. The reference in the title has a double meaning. One refers to the Fourth of July "fair in town" attended by the young narrator. The other refers to the "independence" achieved by the Mom by burning down the house, thus killing her abusive husband (the narrator's father). The latter storyline bears notable resemblance to true-life events involving Francine Hughes in Michigan in 1977. The song was a big hit for Martina McBride in 1994. It has enjoyed sustained popularity, due to its outstandin… read more
"Independence Day" was written by Gretchen Peters. The reference in the title has a double meaning. One refers to the Fourth of July &qu… read more
"Independence Day" was written by Gretchen Peters. The reference in the title has a double meaning. One refers to the Fourth of July "fair in town" attended by the… read more

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Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American country music singer. Martina McBride released her honky tonk-flavored debut album The Time Has Come in 1992. Her first big hit was the single "My Baby Loves Me" from her more pop-oriented second album, 1993's The Way That I Am. She became even more visible in 1994 with the crossover success of her anti-domestic violence anthem "Independence Day", also from this album. In 1995 McBride released the album Wild Angels; "Safe in the Arms of Love" and the title … read more
Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American country music singer. Martina McBride released her honky tonk-flavored debut album The Time Has … read more
Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American country music singer. Martina McBride released her honky tonk-flavored debut album The Time Has Come in 1992. Her first big hit was the single… read more

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