When I think of soundtracks for the 4th, there are two at the top of my list: Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American” and Toby Keith’s”Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. I’m a big Toby fan and I still get a little teary-eyed when I think about losing him this year. His hometown “choreographed” their 4th of July fireworks show to his music. We didn’t go so I don’t know this for sure but I’d be surprised if this song wasn’t their finale. There were a few things Toby considered important–his family, OU athletics (ALL the sports), kids with cancer, and the USA. I flipped a coin. Toby won.
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Silver James 
Great flip of the coin. Toby had it right. He has left a large hole on this planet.
I don’t normally listen to country music but when I need a patriotic pick up, that’s where I go.
I hope you have a great weekend and are able to stay cool. We’re supposed to only be in the upper 80’s and the humidity is lifting ☺️.
Toby was one of the good guys for sure. Hope your weekend is good too! We had rain yesterday and normal summer temps today (Sat.) –meanding high 80s. And it really IS the humidity. LOLOL