Award-winning country artist Buddy Jewell delivers a heartfelt tribute to faith, freedom and the American spirit.

NASHVILLE, TN – (July 2, 2026) – RIAA million-airplay recording artist and Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame member, Buddy Jewell has written and released,  “I Am America” which offers a heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices, resilience and shared values that helped shape the foundation of the United States. The song honors the like-minded souls and kindred spirits who continue striving for the same freedoms and ideals envisioned by the nation’s forefathers, while acknowledging both America’s successes and failures. At its core, “I Am America” is a timely reflection on gratitude, unity and the enduring belief that there is still no better place on earth to call home. 
 
“I Am America” is available tomorrow, July 3, 2026 for download and streaming on all digital music platforms.
 
Buddy Jewell reflects, “I actually wrote “I Am America” a few years back. I’d been chatting with an old friend, who, like me, is very patriotic. We’d been discussing how things had changed in the USA since we were kids and what a different world our children were growing up in. I have always had a deep respect and admiration for the brave pioneers who initially settled here hundreds of years ago.  They came searching for freedom, with the desire to escape religious persecution and economic hardship, and to raise their families in a way as to preserve their heritage and their culture. I wrote “I Am America” because I wanted to remind my kids and my fans of what an incredible, beautiful, sometimes flawed and many times under-appreciated, country that we’ve been blessed to be born into. I encourage anyone who might not think as highly of America as I do, to spend some quality time in some other places around the globe like I have. I think it just might change a few folks’ minds on the subject. God has so abundantly blessed our nation for 250 years and I pray that he continues to do so for generations to come.
 
For Buddy Jewell, “I Am America” is more than a song, it is a reflection of a lifelong commitment to honoring the men and women who have served this nation and the values they defend. Throughout his career, Jewell has performed for U.S. service members at military installations across the country and overseas, including an extensive USO tour to remote forward operating bases in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan alongside former Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston. His longtime support of America’s military, veterans and charitable organizations, coupled with his deep love for his country, inspired a song that recognizes the sacrifices of those who came before us, celebrates the enduring spirit of the American people and reminds listeners that, despite our imperfections, there is still no greater place to call home. 
 
“I was born on the shores of the Atlantic
When the pilgrims rode the waves across the sea
My growin’ pains caused somewhat of a panic
Filling Boston harbor up with English tea
I stood silent in the Old North Church at midnight
Watching Paul Revere as he rode off to war
And I paid the price for freedom
There in crimson on the snow at valley forge
 
I am America, oh say can you see?
I have been blessed so much
God shed his grace on me
From sea to shining sea
 
I’m a country full of dreamers and believers
From every corner of the world, I’ve seen ‘em come
All searching for a home and for their freedom
Every nation, every tribe and every tongue
Two hundred fifty years I’ve seen my share of struggles
There’ve been times I’ve had to hang my head in shame
But i pray in the end that history says
I’ve made this world a better place …”
 
Fans can connect with Buddy Jewell each week during his long-running Facebook Live series, “Tuesday’s Tune,” which has aired every Tuesday for the past eight years. The live program streams at 6 p.m. CST and features live music, stories from the road, fan interaction, and updates on Buddy’s latest projects. Visit his official website at buddyjewell.com and by following him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Stream and download Buddy Jewell’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and more.
 
About Buddy Jewell:
Award-winning country music artist Buddy Jewell first captured the hearts of America as the inaugural winner of the USA Network’s hit television series Nashville Star, earning 65 percent of the nationwide vote and winning by more than two million votes in the season finale. His self-titled Columbia Records debut entered at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, achieved Gold certification and produced the Top 5 hits “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song),” both recognized with more than one million radio airplays.
Throughout his distinguished career, Jewell has received multiple Grammy, Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, CMT, ICMA, ICGMA and ABC Radio honors and nominations. His accolades include ICGMA Entertainer of the Year, ICGMA Crossover Artist of the Year, ICMA Male Vocalist of the Year, ICMA Song of the Year for “I’m There,” and induction into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. As a songwriter, his work has been recorded by some of country music’s most respected artists, including Randy Travis, who released Jewell’s co-written “One in a Row” as his first new recording in more than six years.
Jewell continues to earn acclaim as both a recording artist and songwriter. His 2020 album, Bluebonnet Highway, received praise from music critics and industry peers, while the lead single, “Teardrop in the Gulf of Mexico,” debuted at No. 19 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Singles chart and the album reached No. 20 on the Roots Music Report Americana chart.
Beyond the stage, Jewell is dedicated to serving others through his support of military personnel, veterans, children and charitable organizations. He has entertained U.S. troops around the world on multiple military and USO tours, including performances for service members stationed in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. A devoted husband and father, Buddy Jewell remains committed to using his music to inspire hope, encourage faith and honor the values that have defined his life and career.