{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Lee Greenwood | Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Creator of \u201cGod Bless the USA\u201d | How Faith, Hard Work, and Gratitude Shape a Life of Purpose","description":"Lee Greenwood is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and American icon best known for writing and performing \u201cGod Bless the USA,\u201d one of the most recognized patriotic songs in American history. With a career spanning decades, Lee has earned numerous industry honors, including multiple Male Vocalist of the Year awards, while using his platform to celebrate faith, family, freedom, and service. From his early days growing up on a sharecropper\u2019s farm to performing for presidents and supporting America\u2019s military families, Lee\u2019s journey is a testament to perseverance, gratitude, and the power of staying faithful to your calling. Lee joins me today to discuss his early years growing up in California, finding his passion for music, and the hard work that eventually led him to Nashville. He shares the story behind writing \u201cGod Bless the USA,\u201d how his faith became a guiding force in his life, and why he believes America continues to be a place of opportunity and redemption. Lee also reflects on the importance of giving back, supporting veterans, and living in a way that positively influences others. \u201cYou\u2019ll never be disappointed in hard work.\u201d - Lee Greenwood \u201cWhen you live life as a Christian, I believe you influence others even if they didn\u2019t ask for it. It\u2019s how you live, not how you tell people you live.\u201d - Lee Greenwood \u201cI wasn\u2019t about the money. I wasn\u2019t about fame. I was about existing. And this is a free country.\u201d - Lee Greenwood This week on The Wow Factor:  How Lee\u2019s childhood on a sharecropper\u2019s farm shaped his work ethic Why faith and music became such important parts of Lee\u2019s life The journey from playing piano in Las Vegas to becoming a Nashville recording artist The divine appointments that helped guide Lee\u2019s career The story behind writing \u201cGod Bless the USA\u201d and why the message continues to resonate Lee\u2019s experiences performing for and building relationships with U.S. presidents Why generosity, service, and supporting others remain central to Lee\u2019s mission  Lee Greenwood\u2019s Words of Wisdom: You\u2019ll never be disappointed by hard work. Use your gifts, stay productive, be wise with what you\u2019ve been given, and always look for opportunities to help others. Connect with Lee Greenwood:  Lee Greenwood\u2019s Website Lee Greenwood\u2019s Tour Schedule  Lee Greenwood\u2019s YouTube  Lee Greenwood\u2019s Music on Spotify God Bless The USA Bibles  Connect With Brad Formsma:  WOW Factor Website &amp;nbsp; Brad Formsma on LinkedIn &amp;nbsp; Brad Formsma on Instagram &amp;nbsp; Brad Formsma on Facebook &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Wow Factor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thewowfactorpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41666095\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41666095"}