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Wiz Imp

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16. I'd guess over 90% of the population of the US have never even heard of Lee Greenwood
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 12:54 AM
Oct 2025

He had a grand total of 3 songs hit the Billboard Pop Chart. "I.O.U." hit #53 in 1983, "Somebody's Gonna Love You" hit #96 also in 1983. "God Bless the U.S.A." missed the pop charts completely when it was originally released in 1984. However, it hit #16 in 2001 when it was re-released after 9/11. His last new song to even hit the country chart was 33 years ago in 1992.

I would imagine well over 99% of the population have never heard another song of his other than "God Bless the U.S.A."

He is the exact opposite of what Mike Johnson claimed he is "someone who appeals to a broader audience". Hell, he never appealed to a single person who didn't listen to country music 35 or more years ago.

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The MAGAs only know 2 singers - Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood. OrlandoDem2 Oct 2025 #1
MAGA music critics need to leave Fantasy Land of yesteryear and turn the calendar pages to TODAY Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #2
I hope Mr Greenwood is still with us.. thomski64 Oct 2025 #3
I'd never heard of Bad Bunny. What a publicity coup! mainer Oct 2025 #4
Indeed. Even though he didn't need the publicity awesomerwb1 Oct 2025 #9
I guess Chachi isn't available? durablend Oct 2025 #5
They do not get to decide who performs at the SuperBowl malaise Oct 2025 #6
I believe this chart should pretty well explain WHY Bad Bunny was chosen AZJonnie Oct 2025 #7
precisely. WarGamer Oct 2025 #8
And I'll bet NONE of them are fans of Donald Trump Wednesdays Oct 2025 #14
Ariana Grande isn't a fan of Trump either (and it appears to be mutual). Wiz Imp Oct 2025 #18
Interesting that 3 of the top 10 are from Canada (Drake, The Weeknd & Justin Bieber) Wiz Imp Oct 2025 #17
Have they consulted with The Superbowl folks? spanone Oct 2025 #10
MAGA knows what's best for everyone..or else. 🖕 Deuxcents Oct 2025 #11
Does Lee Greenwood have enough songs people know to do a full halftime? EdmondDantes_ Oct 2025 #12
That song is already too long. nt Ilsa Oct 2025 #13
I'd guess over 90% of the population of the US have never even heard of Lee Greenwood Wiz Imp Oct 2025 #16
And Lee Greenwood could change rhe words.. Permanut Oct 2025 #15
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